Just an update - flew a 2.5 hour break in flight today (Longmont to the
South Dakota line and back). What a difference. 5-8 knots greater IAS,
better climb with lower MP settings, and just a better feel - kind of more
solid feeling in the vibration. Of course, all of this might be
rationalization for a 5-6K bill...

Michael


"Michael 182" wrote in message
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A while ago I posted about an incurable oil leak in my '79 TR-182. Turned
out to be rings. Decided to get a top overhaul. Now I am breaking in the
new
cylinders.

On one hand I've been told, in capital letters, "DO NOT BABY THE ENGINE"

On the other jand I've been told to maintain CHT of 325-350, which is
quite
a trick given no cylinder thermometer. One mechanic said to just keep it
in
the green for the first 20 hours to keep the turbo from generating too
much
heat.

Any comments?

Thanks,

Michael