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Old September 30th 06, 05:01 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Thomas Borchert
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Default Why is LOP (lean of peak) controversial?

Doug,

You're right about carb'd engines. However, I still think it is vital
to understand the basic principles of how the engine works, carb'd or
not. And "leaner=hotter" or "richer=better" is simply wrong.

The problem with LOP, isn't running LOP, its
that you are running peak and THINKING you are running LOP.


Not if you are below 75 percent power. Then the problem pretty much
goes away.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)