Rotax On Oil Temperature

Re: Rotax On Oil Temperature

by John Fleming » 7 years ago

John Fleming

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Hi Roger,

Thanks for the info. I could not find the paper back stuff, but hopefully this works, and I hope the adhesive does not end up nasty.

My local engineer here that services my plane advised to only put a strip on the oil cooler and see how it goes first. I couldn't believe that in 20c temps, the oil would still not get above 75!

Anyways... I will report back once the weather allows for another fly. :)

Thanks for all of your help, it's much appreciated.

Cheers
John

Re: Rotax On Oil Temperature

by Roger Lee » 7 years ago

Roger Lee

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Hi John,

You don't even care if there is any sticking on the front fins. Just on the ends you wrap slightly around. You just need that air dam up front.

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Roger Lee
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Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
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Re: Rotax On Oil Temperature

by John Fleming » 7 years ago

John Fleming

16 99 119

Hmm.. Ok... Well mine is stuck all the way along - LOL! Not to worry. I will see how she goes.

Thanks
John

Re: Rotax On Oil Temperature

by Tommy Megremis » 7 years ago

Tommy Megremis

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John, How did the tape fix work? I have the same problem in winter time North Carolina.
Roger, are there any Rotax friendly suction side oil thermostats which are calibrated around 200* F? By the way, thanks on your advice regarding the propeller pitch last year.

Re: Rotax On Oil Temperature

by John Fleming » 7 years ago

John Fleming

16 99 119

The tape did it's job. I could not test much as we have been in our warmer months, but as it's cooling down over here now, I will get more chances to test this.

I can install the oil thermostat, but that's just another possible point of failure, so will see how the tape fairs when it cools down a bit.