Lycomin 0-360 - Failure of Engine to Develop Full Power

TEXTRON
LYCOMING OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
0-360 and ASSOCIATED MODELS
TROUBLE
PROBABLE
CAUSE
SECTION 6
REMEDY
Low Power and
Uneven Running
(Cont.)
Mixture too lean;
indicated
by
over-
heating
or back-
firing
Leaks in induction
system
Defective spark
plugs
Improper fuel
Magneto breaker
points rot
working
properly
Defective ignition
wire
Defective
spark
plug terminal
connectors.
Leak in the in-
duction
system
Check fuel lines for
dirt or other restrictions.
Readjustment of fuel
injector
or carburetor
by
authorized
personnel
is indicated.
Tighten
all connections.
Replace
defective
parts.
Clean
and gap or
replace
spark plugs.
Fill tank with fuel of
recommended
grade.
Clean
points.
Check
internal timing of
magnetos.
Check wire with elec-
tric tester. Replace
defective wire.
Replace
connectors
on
spark plug wire.
Failure
of
Engine
to Develop Full
Power
Throttle lever
out of adjustment
Improper fuel
flow
Restriction
in
air
scoop
Tighten
all connections
and replace
defective
parts.
Adjust throttle lever.
Check
strainer,
gage
and flow at the fuel
inlet.
Examine air scoop and
remove
restrictions.
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