Made the first ground engine run after: the engine re-location (to adjust CG), installing new RevMaster oil cooler, oil pump (to control high oil temps), moving the fuel pump (to fix vapor lock) and adjusting the Zenith carb. After an eight-month stand-down the 2180 VW fired off on the fourth blade; runs smooth and strong. After a little warm up idle can be set at 600 RPM, but shakes a lot. 700 RPM is much smoother. OAT was 57 F & RH about 95%. Carb was making ice at 28 F. Carb heat works well. Cabin heat off the oil cooler works good. Mixture Meter works good. Have 6.9 hours TT on the engine. And no leaks!!! Need to finish the cowl, do another W & B, sign off the condition inspection and get on with Phase I flight testing.
Sid Wood smwood at md.metrocast.net Tri-gear KR-2 N6242 Mechanicsville, MD, USA
