From: CasaDeHate@aol.com
Message-ID: <71.3baa534.266d5557@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:11:19 EDT
Subject: Ground Temp's
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
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<<  My thinking is that if I can get things right on the ground, I'll have 
less of a problem in the air regarding sealing the baffling >>

It has been said a thousand times, and worth repeating that the break-in time 
spent on the ground should be kept to a minimum, consistant with leak checks 
and to ensure max performance before commiting oneself to flight.  Ground 
running an engine without proper equipment is a sure way to damage that "new" 
engine.  Please don't get caught up in seeking absolute numbers for ground 
temp's.  Ensure the baffling is tight, and that every molicule of air entering
 the front is forced to cool the engine and is not wasted through spaces 
between the baffling and the engine or cowl.  If sealed correctly and with a 
vengeance, it will provide adequate cooling in flight, but don't forget that 
the temperatures will be elevated until the engine "breaks-in" and life 
becomes good.  Also:  Keep thine airspeed up and the temps will stay 
acceptable.  (No poet here)...

Mike DeHate 
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