I need help!
I am trying to be a conscientious as I can when running the O-360 on my 1963 M20C. I have been on forums, and read as many articles as I can find. The series of articles by John Deakin was very informative and technical.
Based on the graphs in John's articles, he advocates adhering to a CHT limit of 400F. But he contends that each of the cylinders will read differently, so since I only have one gauge, it is very inaccurate.
Additionally, he discusses leaning procedures, and contends that 50 LOP is about the worst place to run an engine. 50 LOP is exactly where some of the documentation I have read says to run the engine.
John's articles are from 1999, and I assume there is some new thinking on how to run the O-360 from an economical standpoint, a power standpoint, and a wear and tear standpoint.
I know I have spanned quite a few topics, but does anyone have either a concise explanation of the current logic on MP, RPM and leaning procedures? Alternatively, if there is a document that spells out the procedures, I would love to read it.
I am wondering if I am out of luck having just one CHT and EGT gauge. Maybe it is time to invest in individual cylinder gauges!
Thanks,
Steve