Thread: WOT in cruise?
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Old July 25th 03, 05:54 PM
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Newps wrote:
: I'm a WOT guy, with one exception. You back off the throttle until the
: MP gauge needle tickles, then leave it. This way you come out of the
: economizer mode and use a lot less gas.

This works for me in my 180hp O-360 Lycoming. At 9500' WOT gave
EGTs of +-50 degrees. Pulled it about 1/4-1/2" MP lower and got the
spread +-10 degrees. I can't lean beyond peak, however, as it starts to
run rough.

-Cory

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