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Re: 914 High Cyclinder Head Temp

Subject: Re: 914 High Cyclinder Head Temp
From: Graham Singleton <grasingleton@avnet.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 22:00:37
>         As a result of all the above, I am now convinced that my CHT is 
> running
>130C at low power, compared to what I understand is normal for higher power
>of 100C - 105C (212F -221F).  Although this is not over the absolute limit
>defined by Rotax of 135C, it leaves no margin for higher power operation or
>climbing.

You are right something is causing high head temps.
HAve you used 60/40 glycol water?
Is the outlet area for cooling air partially blocked?

Graham



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