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Date: Sat, 24 May 2014 07:57:48 +0800
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Hi guys

We are just finishing our Glasair SIIRG with a Renesis 4 port.
Started her up after finishing main wiring and she burst into life. =
(without prop at the moment).
~70psi oil pressure oil and water temps building. Ran it for 5 mins or =
so before shutdown not wanting temps above 200.
We worked out that if we lifted the tail up we could get some more air =
out and water in.
I have some questions/concerns:

1. Gurgling sound emanating from oil filler/breather with white =
substance on the oil dip stick. Concerned water may be getting into =
sump. What are the symptoms of o-ring failure? So much to learn re =
rotaries.

2. If we do need to tear it down, any great sources of how to go about =
it. Remembering years ago seeing Bruce T had a video?

3. We are working on an expansion tank design and wondered if someone =
could share the important elements of a good cooling system design. =
Looking at photos of other aircraft I=92ve seen lines to expansion tanks =
from A. Rear iron port. B. Radiator tank top. etc. A. Is height of tank =
significant? B. Volume required? C. How much air should be left in the =
tank? D. Cap style?.

So much appreciate having this list.


Steve Izett
Perth Western Australia =20=