Hi Peter
What coolant are you using ?
Earlier this year I changed to the mandatory waterless coolant and at the
same time I upgraded to a constant speed prop. I noticed a real problem with
oil and water temps. after taking advise I changed back to water /glycol mix
and my problems went away and the temps returned to their original readings.
I have a classic with the oil radiator in the standard position behind the
port water radiator.
regards
Tim Houlihan G-BZTH
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[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
peter.rees05@ntlworld.com
Subject: Europa-List: Oil Temperature again
We are still experiencing exceedingly high oil temps on G-MFHI (they would
rise about 140 if we didnt throttle back). CHT seems a little high at 115
to.
Ive tried blocking the bottom of the cowl out to give better airflow. I
spoke to David Hunter today who suggested moving the oil cooler from behind
the Port Rad (HI is a Classic) to the lower cowl, just below the spinner.
Has anyone else experienced these kind of temperatures? Has anyone moved the
cooler on a classic if so, was it successful? If so, did the mod go through
the PFA? Any photos / drawings would be fantastic.
Probably a bit of a dumb question but, Ill ask anyway could the fact that
the prop is set very course (about 18 degrees) be loading the engine too
much and hence, thats why its running so hot.
Thanks in anticipation
Peter
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