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Old 21st Sep 2022, 01:11
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Flying Binghi
 
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Had an IO540 years ago. Don’t recall any start issues as such.

Now I’m with the other brand, an IO550. Took a while to work out the best way for hot starts.

One thing I found with the 550 were after stopping to open the cowling oil filler cover. This allows an air circulation that cools the back of the engine which seems to help stop the whole engine and accessories ‘cooking’ whilst parked.
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