Loss of RPM on takeoff run.

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jasoneh
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Loss of RPM on takeoff run.

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What would cause a loss of RPM during the take off run before lift off? The throttle was pushed in slowly and generated full power for about 1,000'. Then the RPM starting dropping. I let it drop about 400 RPM, before I just pulled it back to idle. I taxied back and tried it again with the same result. The engine is Continental C-85, converted from a C-75.
BeeMan
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Re: Loss of RPM on takeoff run.

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One possibility is inadequate fuel flow; clean all screens and check sustained fuel flow.
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