E-tec suddenly burning less fuel?

Arjen · 11 September 2006, 12:11

Does anybody know whether it is possible that my E-tec 250 behind my Scorpion 8.1
(4 blade revolution prop) is suddenly using a lot less fuel at WOT? It has been in use for 28 hours now.
It was burning something like 75l/hour @ WOT and suddenly, when I was using it last time, it burned only 43l/hour @ WOT. Is this normal (due to break-in expired???) or could
there be a problem with the gauge?
Thanks very much in advance for any help.

Seaharrier · 12 September 2006, 13:46

I burn 83l @ WOT

Arjen · 12 September 2006, 20:22

That's what I did before. Just filled her up today; according
to instruments I should have used up 100l since last time,
however I put in 228l! So probably some flow sensor broken?

Seaharrier · 13 September 2006, 07:06

I had to replace that sensor 2 times.... now it's working very accurate!

Arjen · 13 September 2006, 11:17

Thanks very much for the information. Is it easy to replace the sensor, or, since the engine
is still under guarantee, is it better to see a dealer?

Seaharrier · 13 September 2006, 14:49

my dealer did it :-)