Higher engine temps

Re: Higher engine temps

by Genival Pacheco » 8 years ago

Genival Pacheco

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Dear Roger,

Is there any issues in using gasoline AVGAS or Not to flush oil radiator?

Regards

Re: Higher engine temps

by Peter Kl. » 8 years ago

Peter Kl.

7 230 382

Roger,
The engine turns 5.600 WOT in climb right after take off. I believe I can rule out overpitching as cause for the temp increase.
I'll try flushing the oil cooler to see if it is clogged. Hope to find the cause.
Regards
Peter

Re: Higher engine temps

by Roger Lee » 8 years ago

Roger Lee

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As a 30 year retired firefighter I'm not a fan of using fuel to clean. I've been to a number of fires where people thought it wouldn't be a problem until it was. Solvent is safer. It's combustible, but may not flammable or as volatile as fuel.

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Roger Lee
LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
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Re: Higher engine temps

by Peter Kl. » 8 years ago

Peter Kl.

7 230 382

You are right Roger, safety first! Thank you.

Re: Higher engine temps

by Peter Kl. » 8 years ago

Peter Kl.

7 230 382

Flushed the oil cooler with gas numerous times as suggested. From what I washed out (nothing really) I can say that the cooler is perfectly OK.
The next gues is the muffler. Will check if I can get another one to try.