by Joe Godfrey | Apr 18, 2020 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
I’ll be honest. Writing this month’s column about engine data as thousands continue to die from the virus seemed – trivial. Then two things came to mind. First, you’re probably reading this to get a short break from the news. Second, so much of...
by Joe Godfrey | Mar 16, 2020 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
If you can have latitude in your attitude, then a properly-timed set of mags can have – magnetude. I guess it can have magnitude, too, but this column’s about the good, bad and ugly of mags and ignition spark. The EGT pattern of a perfect mag check can be...
by Joe Godfrey | Mar 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
by Joe Godfrey | Feb 5, 2020 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
The flip side of a cylinder running too lean is one that runs too rich. If it’s too lean the usual suspect is an injector clog for those with injectors or an induction leak for carbureted engines. When it’s too rich it’s often because of something...
by Joe Godfrey | Jan 15, 2020 | SavvyAnalysis Puzzlers
Yep, I’m angling for the award for best mis-appropriation of a Latin maxim. The real phrase – de gustibus… – translates literally to “regarding tastes, it should not be disputed” which in common usage has become “there’s...
