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Old 12th Dec 2005, 13:50
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Can anyone explain why icing is more prevalent at low power compared to full throttle ?
I would guess that it is because the air is moving more slowly so the ice has more time to form within the carb. In addition, carb heat is less effective at low RPM due to lower exhaust manifold temperature.