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Thanks for the input Tracy. Wasnt entirely sure
what I was going to use to seal this. Was thinking maybe Permatex #2 or
Hylomar.
The problem is that Bruce did not install pipe
plugs. These plugs are a straight thread like a set screw, not a tapered thread.
They dont seal without some help. This is the second major oil leak I've had
with the engine. It appears to me that it was the JB Weld, not the "plug" that
was sealing the hole. The JB Weld held up for about 25 hours before it started
leaking. When I ground it out, there was a pretty large void in one
spot. This appears to be the failure point so maybe I could
simply repot it and it would be OK.
Mike Wills
RV-4 N144MW
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 7:30
AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: latest
problem
Just a reminder to be very careful when using sealant
down-stream of the oil filter. One of Chuck Dunlop's engine failures was
traced to sealant (RTV type) plugging one of the rotor oil cooling
jets.
Tracy
On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 12:32 AM, Mike Wills <rv-4mike@cox.net>
wrote:
Update. As several mentioned, there was a plug
under the epoxy. It looks like the plug was installed dry- there was no
sealant on it. There was a large void in the epoxy that was smeared over the
plug and it appears this was where it was leaking from. So I'll use some
gasket sealant and reinstall the plug and then repot it with epoxy and
hopefully that will be the end of it. And on to the next problem, whatever
it turns out to be.
Mike Wills
RV-4 N144MW
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Original Message -----
Sent:
Friday, July 24, 2009 6:35 AM
Subject:
[FlyRotary] Re: latest problem
Mike;
Bruce built my short block also, aprox. 4 years ago, he has allen screw
plugs in the holes & a drilled bypass internaly. I'll photo the
area ASAP & get it to you for refrence. David R. Cook RV6A
Rotary Lansing MI. (Oshkosh bound early Sat. morning,
camping) - Sent:
My engine seems to be working really well
since reseating the improperly seated B chip in the EC-2. I've run for a
few hours and have not been able to force a re-occurance of the lost data
problem. I'm cautiously optimistic.
I also appear to be jinxed. My engine has
developed an oil leak. The engine was built by Bruce Turrentine and one of
the mods he performed was to remove the stock oil filter pad. He didnt
simply install a block off plate from Racing Beat though. He cut the pad
off flush and plugged the remaining holes with what appears to be JB Weld.
One of those plugs has suddenly started leaking. Not sure how best to fix
this. Thinking the best approach is probably to remove the epoxy and tap
for threaded plugs. But I'm afraid there may not be enough metal left to
take a thread. Also afraid of dropping epoxy shavings down into the oil
passage. I'm open to suggestions.
Man I'm tired of working on this thing. I
want to fly it!
Mike Wills
RV-4
N144MW
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