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Re: Europa-List: RE: Is 160 F too cold?

Subject: Re: Europa-List: RE: Is 160 F too cold?
From: William Daniell <wdaniell.longport@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:25:04
Thanks everyone for the responses.  A lot to think of.  For now i have
ordered some high temp tape...while i consider my options.
Appreciate all the options offered
Will

William Daniell
+1 786 878 0246

On Mon, Jan 11, 2021, 11:57 Erich Trombley <erichdtrombley@juno.com> wrote:

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> >
>
> Hi William,
>
> As far as engine damage, I can=99t say.  However, it is outside the
> recommended temperature range specified by Rotax.   I had contemplated
> installing an oil thermostat to solve the same issue, and decided to
> fabricate a cowl flap instead.   Works very well.
>
> I close it off completely for engine start and initial warm up.   I then
> either open or close it to maintain CHT/oil temps in the specified range.
> As a bonus I pick a few knots in cruise, especially in the winter months
> when, I have it almost completely closed.
>
> In use a small electric actuator to move the flap.  I don=99t have 
the
> standard Europa firewall forward, so my installation is different.
> However, Jim Butcher fabricated a similar cowl flap for the Europa XS. He
> usually monitors the forum.
>
> Regards,
> Erich
>
>
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