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This is where it helps to pull out a wiring diagram for the KX165… BK used to be really good at having their manuals on line… expect the 165 to be able to do everything the 155 can… just make sure the wiring pins on the back are in the same place… the 165 can also show a VOR type display on its face. In the event you lose connection with its display… a crude display of light segments moving roughly… my 165 drives the HSI with GS… my 155 only drives a VOR display… there may be additional details of what is in the box… with the extra numbers and letters it has on its label… really fuzzy pilot memories not an electronics tech… Best regards, -a-

I remember reading the UK TEL company Innospec wanted to get out of TEL market by 2030 I am sure someone else can fill the void, the question how much they will charge? https://avweb.com/air-shows-events/at-some-point-producing-the-lead-in-leaded-avgas-can-become-too-expensive-to-be-worth-it/ TEL price contribution to 100LL is in order of 0.1€/L (it was 0.04€/L 5 years ago), even if they double the price, it is still under 5c per USG of 100LL

You have achieved 45yrs ago that which can barely be achieved with a 1.15 ratio, bravo seriously you should do this professionally.

Cool! electro mechanical actuators… if your dishwasher is leaking. It has a solenoid valve that is supposed to be NC when the washer is off… (valve closed) similar with the clothes washer… one for hot, one for cold… but, I digress… the Mooney Parts Catalog calls them Relays… shorter, easy to spell, takes a low current signal to quickly switch a high current source… it sort of relays the pilot’s intention… The pilot activates a nice labeled switch on the panel, that activates a big switch close to the device. many pilots don’t know what the panel switch is actually doing… great tech conversation… best regards, -a-

@DonMuncy do you really make some? That would be awesome! Happy to make it worth your time for two seats worth! Drew

That’s probably reasonable based on your hours as well. Glad you found it, but sorry this happened to you.

Continental Tech Support says: Given this through bolt provides clamping pressure to the main bearing they recommend IRAN and I might as well overhaul it since it's been more than 12 years.

Here’s a screenshot from my Savvy data files on the F. This is taking off from Grants Pass (~1000’). Ff 18.3ish.

Well that was free. Or at least it was for me. The taxpayers took care of the fuel bill!

Have a blast at Mooney Summit! Wish I could be there this year. -Seth

YOWZER! That's like $2.50/minute...sounds like you miss your Eagle's fuel flow

It was right at 18 taking off here in Spokane at 2000’. It was closer to 18.5 at sl. my new one is at 25.5, but that’s a whole different beast!

I've often wondered about that as well, I've seen many saying 18+gph but on my IO360-A3B6D I typically see from 16.8-17.2. No real temperature issues and my mechanic says it is fine so I've not worried much about it.

Thanks for the information and link to the other post. I'm hopeful that it might just be a microswitch or relay issue. I'll keep this thread updated as another resource for posterity.

So, I researched lap times at race tracks. The fastest car times are a bit faster than the fastest bike times. But not by much. One thing I can safely say is the fastest street legal bike you can buy at a dealership will annihilate the fastest street legal car you can buy new at the dealership. Fun read. https://forums.finalgear.com/threads/nurburgring-lap-times-bikes-and-cars-for-comparison.16754/

I normally see 18.5 gph on takeoff in my E (same engine). My field is at 1000 ft MSL.

@Ragsf15e You saw 18.5 gph in your F??? Dang, that's likely my issue, as I never see much more than 17 gph, typically more like 16.5 gph.

I would not change a cylinder based on what you said so far. I would recommend putting a strong flashlight in the oil door then looking through the front of the engine and checking the baffles near #3. My guess is a cooling airflow issue. Are your cowl flaps opening all the way? What is your climb speed? I used 120mph in my F. Fuel flow is important too~18.5 at sl is good. with higher OAT in summer, your baffles, climb speed and fuel flow become much more important.

There are actually more one more supplier of TEL in Asia according to Shell. (Can be found in their application in EU) Shell is also buying from that supplier. (If I didn't read it wrong)

Too bad Arizona Motorsports Park closed. I know the guy that put on motorcycle track days. I probably could have arranged to let you do a few laps with your race car and compare it with one of the A class riders. Late in the day just before closing.

My understanding is that NEITHER the individual injectors, nor the fuel servo can be field adjusted. Sure, you can try swapping injectors but they are not adjustable, nor is the fuel divider (spider).

My JPI is not connected to the fuel flow - only my steam gauge.

@sdflysurf P/N: 654227 is the gasket between the intake pipe and the cylinder head. I am referring to the other end of the intake pipe where there is a rubber O-ring. Did you check/replace it?

We did this: REMOVED & REPLACED #3 INTAKE GASKET WITH NEW, P/N: 654227. Is there anywhere else to check the intake for leaks on this engine?

Are you asking if the fuel flow to individual cylinders can be adjusted from the servo (and that yours may be set too low on #2)? Or are you asking about the overall fuel flow? I don't think individual ones can be changed in the servo; but changing injectors may?? I am not sure.