Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #60017
From: Clouduster <clouduster@austin.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] coolers mounted directly to rotary
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:05:24 -0500
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
I mounted my oil and water radiators under the engine on the motor mount.  I used simple Aidle sp? clamps.  No problem for 500 hr.   Too much vibration on engine and redrive during start up!

My opinion - ymmv.

Dennis H.

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On Jul 25, 2013, at 18:36, Stephen Izett <steveizett@me.com> wrote:

> Hi guys
>
> Would really appreciate your thoughts here.
> We made a decision way back to mount the oil cooler hard to the redrive being fed from the left cheek.
> This was made on the basis of a belief that the rotary runs very smooth.
> We recently built up the diffuser for it, trying to allow for some movement but I have significant concerns.
>
> If we are going to shift it, now is the time!
>
> I remember Mark S commenting on having mounted to the redrive (with some form of rubber isolation) then redesigned of the engine.
>
> Key concerns are:
> 1. Vibration breaking one of the many joints in the cooler and subsequent high pressure oil flow and possible fire.
> 2. Seal between diffuser and core.
>
> Thanks
>
> Steve Izett
> Glasair SIIRG with Renesis
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