Hi guys/gals.
Just looking for ideas to what might be an issue with my Haetzell prop on my IO360, when cold it won't cycle at all @1800 RPM until the oil is close to operating temp. It's cold where I am now not freezing so takes a while to get the oil warm. If I take off before I get full pitch control the engine/prop over speeds up to 2900 RPM. Once the engine is at operating temp no issues, cycles first time and no overspending, during summer no issues either.
Engine/prop around 600 hrs.
Was thinking maybe sludge? Crank needs cleaning? Gov filter/gasket clogged?
Thoughts?
Thanks.
Just looking for ideas to what might be an issue with my Haetzell prop on my IO360, when cold it won't cycle at all @1800 RPM until the oil is close to operating temp. It's cold where I am now not freezing so takes a while to get the oil warm. If I take off before I get full pitch control the engine/prop over speeds up to 2900 RPM. Once the engine is at operating temp no issues, cycles first time and no overspending, during summer no issues either.
Engine/prop around 600 hrs.
Was thinking maybe sludge? Crank needs cleaning? Gov filter/gasket clogged?
Thoughts?
Thanks.