Mike,
Assuming you are using the standard connector it is very easy to get a high
resistance connection at this point and this will give low readings. Make
sure the spade connector is a tight fit on the sensor. Gently squeese with
pliers to close up the gap.
There is always a dramatic difference in temps when running without cowls so
expect low temps. Having said that, for the very first run I would have
expected a higher temp. If the guage has reached 50C you could try opening
it up to 3500rpm to see if it gets warmer.
Regards
Brian Davies
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of mike gamble
Sent: 15 July 2010 08:40
Subject: Europa-List: oil temp
912ULS
I ran my engine for the first time yesterday but did not open it up as the
oil temp did not rise above 50^C. The gauge is ok and the sensor has a cold
resistance of about 1300ohms which agrees with the rotax manual.
I have the standard cooling setup with the oil cooler in its normal position
and the run was made without cowlings fitted. Outside temp was about 23^C.
What oil temp should I expect and in what time? I don't want to trash things
at this stage.
Mike
G-CFMP
Mono XS
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