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From: N295VV@aol.com (n295 v v @aol.com)

Subject:  LIV 4 oil cooler

I was on my way to Little Rock a few weeks ago, and got a very big surprise.
I was at 12,500',  278 Kts gs,   31" mp, oil temp 180 degrees. Oil cooler door
closed.

I decided to see how much the oil temp would drop when I opened the oil cooler
door, fully expecting to see some drop with an increased cylinder temp.

When I opened the oil cooler door, the oil temp started to rise!  It rose 25
degrees, and was still going up when I shut it.  I did this twice-same
results.

I have one of the best sealed baffles in my engine compartment, so air leaks
around baffles does not explain anything.

Has anyone else seen this?

David Jones, Pecatonica, Illinois
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