One thing to consider anytime you place a filter or screen in any fluid flow
line where you might expect contamination (otherwise why put the filter) is
that should the filter become clogged - then all fluid flow ceases.  Not to
say a filter/screen should not be used, however, its my opinion that the
source of the clogging elements should be determined forthwith otherwise the
condition will simply return.

I have not had any problems with clogging or scale etc.  I use Preston
Antifreeze and Distilled water when I fill the coolant system.
I am fairly certain that neither has Tracy with over 1600 hours - so it
clearly does not happen as a matter of course.  Some tap water (Particularly
in the western part of the country) has a high gypsum? and other scale
producing mineral content.

I took out the thermostat to preclude interference with coolant flow and
perhaps that may contribute to more constant flow and perhaps less
opportunity for scale to build up?  Just a thought.

Ed A


----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul" <sqpilot@bellsouth.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 7:30 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: FW: Cooling system update

Good idea. Unfortunately, I have all Stainless hose with AN fittings.

Would

like to see one with male/female -16 AN fittings that could be placed
in-line.  For those who are considering rubber radiator hoses, however

this

would be a nice to have item. Paul Conner

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Sower" <canarder@frontiernet.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 11:27 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: FW: Cooling system update


> THAT is a great idea.  Probably cost maybe 87 cents to manufacture, but

a

> critical accessory, particularly for an EWP.
> I'm *definitely* going to install one in my system ... Jim S.
>
> Chuck Dunlap wrote:
>
>>
>>




--
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.0 - Release Date: 2/25/2005


>>  Homepage:  http://www.flyrotary.com/
>>  Archive:   http://lancaironline.net/lists/flyrotary/List.html

 Homepage:  http://www.flyrotary.com/
 Archive:   http://lancaironline.net/lists/flyrotary/List.html

-- No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.2 - Release Date: 2/28/2005