Hi Folks!
Can any of you super engineer out there help me with a little problem?
After hours flying (enjoyable since the tail wheel mod) I have an apparent
sudden increase in water temperature.
The water seems to warm up quicker than usual and I cannot reach 1000 ft AGL
because the water is then on the red line. Oil temp is then still quite low at
80deg. Reducing power to 4000 rpm brings the water down to 125C.
I have drained the cooling system, removed the cover and checked the water pump
and re-filled carefully to ensure there is no air in the system. It is still the
same.
I had the panel out on the weekend, before this problem appeared, to change the
software in my skymap. I do not know exactly how the VDO temperature gauges
work. Can it be that the gauge will act normal but read high if I have disturbed
a connection?
You all know what a pain in the backside it is to take the panel out so I was
wondering if anyone knows enough about this type of problem or has had a similar
experience.
Thanks in advance.
Best to you all
Barry Tennant
D-EHBT
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