Return-Path: Sender: (Marvin Kaye) To: lml@lancaironline.net Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:14:55 -0400 Message-ID: X-Original-Return-Path: Received: from lora.pns.networktel.net ([216.83.236.238] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2) with ESMTP-TLS id 384840 for lml@lancaironline.net; Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:56:08 -0400 Received-SPF: none receiver=logan.com; client-ip=216.83.236.238; envelope-from=walter@advancedpilot.com Received: from [10.0.1.3] (216-107-97-170.wan.networktel.net [216.107.97.170]) by lora.pns.networktel.net (8.12.11/8.12.11) with ESMTP id i7UFtSAH081234 for ; Mon, 30 Aug 2004 15:55:29 GMT (envelope-from walter@advancedpilot.com) User-Agent: Microsoft-Entourage/10.1.1.2418 X-Original-Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 10:46:13 -0500 Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Engine Cooling From: Walter Atkinson X-Original-To: Lancair Mailing List X-Original-Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Mime-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit X-AntiVirus: checked by Vexira Milter 1.0.6; VAE 6.27.0.6; VDF 6.27.0.37 Rob: You're on the right track but you quit a little too soon! > I'm no expert, and after consulting a few the two > non-std things I did are: You're more of an expert than you realize! > > 1) cut a slot in front of #5 > http://rob.com/lancair/2003.08/DSCN6346.jpg > A good start. Now you need a baffle UNDER the horizontal plate which makes the air stay attached to the lower front fins. That would be the complete fix. It will REALLY cool off that cylinder. Call me if you want to discuss this. > 2) cut a slot in behind #2 > http://rob.com/lancair/2003.08/DSCN6345.jpg > Your cutout extends too far inboard. A lot of air is leaking there and escaping to areas which are not helpful. Also, this would work better if the hole had a box over it which kept the air moving close to the cylinder. You also need a baffle under the lower rear fins to direct this air to the *hot spot.* That will drop your CHT another 10-15dF--at least. Again, call me if you want to discuss the details. Walter