I’ve suffered from engine running problem for months, all be it not that many flights due to time of year. This started with the engine repeatedly cutting out at ¾ / max revs, which was initially solved by replacing a split exhaust coupling rubber and a Carb overhaul. However, I then had loss of full throttle power. I then spent weeks, days & hours in the garage, annoyed the neighbours, replaced the Carb for a new one, bypassed the filters in turn, dismantled the head and generally fiddled with everything else I could think of, all to no avail.
Rang Parajet today, to purchase some spares and spoke to Gilo. Within minutes, a solution to my problem was suggested which proved to be the cause.
Where the fuel pipe exits the tank and enters the frame, the pipe had become bent at 90 degrees within the frame caused by a rubber sheath over the fuel pipe, which protects the pipe through the frame. Due to its length inside the frame, and presumably not helped by me pulling on the fuel pipe during my investigations removing / fitting the filter, the pipe had become permanently deformed. Same corrected and full power restored.
All I need now is some good weather !
Thanks to all those I spoke to, whilst pulling my hair out, (not that I’ve got much up there).
Just wished I’d spoke to Gilo earlier. Great Parajet service. Many thanks.
Geoff