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From: <13brv3@mchsi.com>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:23 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: coolant / thermostat


> Keep in mind I do have a large bottom cowling opening (about twice normal
> width) and louvers on both sides of cowling.  I know these contribute to
> better ground cooling.
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>
> ===>  Thanks for all the extra info Ed.  Very interesting to hear all the
> specifics on the temps.  Is your lower cowl opening strictly for the oil
> cooler?
>
> Cheers,
> Rusty
>
 Mainly for the oil cooler, but I suspect a bit of heated radiator air makes
it out the bottom as well as the louvers on the side.  The opening is bigger
than it needs to be, just what I ended up with by the time I make clearance
for the exhaust pipes and etc.

Ed