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Old October 2nd 06, 01:39 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Dan Luke
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Default Why a rough engine? (Was: cost to install engine analyzer (4 cyl)?)


"Andrew Gideon" wrote:


On Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:33:54 -0500, Dan Luke wrote:

One or more cylinders wiil get too lean before the others, causing uneven
power production.


So the rough running is called by cylinders generating different power
levels? Why can't that occur anywhere in the air/fuel mixture curve?


I guess it does, to some extent. The difference isn't detectable until the
leanest cylinder is about to flame out.