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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!
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> I remember Mark S commenting on having mounted to the redrive (with some form of rubber isolation) then redesigned of the engine.
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> 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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