By all means block the air below the oil cooler, not the radiator...
You will be well served to lower the oil cooler as far as possible (2
inches is normal, but each cowl is different) to get best cooling. My
preference is to make a 1.5 inch sheet of .016 stainless full length
across the oil cooler. Bend it 3/4" to form a ramp to the bottom of the
cowl. It will flex to make a great seal.
Bud Yerly
Custom Flight Creations
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From: mike gamble<mailto:mp.gamble@tiscali.co.uk>
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Subject: Europa-List: Coolig duct 912S
Having fitted things as per the book I find I have a 1 to 1.5'' gap
between the rads and the lower cowling. Do I need to block this off thus
directing all the airflow through the rad then the oil cooler or should
I wait and see how the temps read in flight first?
I would be interested to have reports from those currently flying.
Thanks
Mike Gamble
XS 440
(99% complete)(ha ha)
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