What is getting hot? Water or
oil? Both? It looks like you might have problems with the oil due
to the restricted outlet for the air. It is smaller than the inlet and
should be larger than the inlet. If you use a spray bar, it should be a
fine spray. Almost atomized for best results. That means high
pressure and fine nozzle.
Can you taxi during these tests? That
will assist in air flow if you can. Don’t get too far away incase
you have to shut down and push.. J
Bill B
From: Rotary motors in aircraft
[mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of Chris and Terria
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010
1:03 PM
To: Rotary
motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] cooling for
ground runs
Gents,
I
am doing the higher power ground runs now, and am only able to run for about 5
minutes before reaching 195* or so. I’m looking for ideas on how to
extend the time for each ground run. I was thinking of adding a spray bar
like others have discussed. My thought was to drill some holes in some
PVC and connect it to the garden hose. Then put it in the intake in front
of the radiator. I would have to run the hose out the front and clamp it
down so it doesn’t come close to the prop.
I’m
open to all ideas though.
I’ve
attached a picture that shows my radiator and duct work.
Thanks,
Chris