Return-Path: Received: from [24.25.9.100] (HELO ms-smtp-01-eri0.southeast.rr.com) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.3c2) with ESMTP id 763764 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:28:21 -0500 Received-SPF: pass receiver=logan.com; client-ip=24.25.9.100; envelope-from=eanderson@carolina.rr.com Received: from edward2 (cpe-024-074-185-127.carolina.rr.com [24.74.185.127]) by ms-smtp-01-eri0.southeast.rr.com (8.12.10/8.12.7) with SMTP id j210RYbp003323 for ; Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:27:35 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: <004c01c51df5$7e83ff60$2402a8c0@edward2> From: "Ed Anderson" To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" References: Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Filterr or not to Filter: [FlyRotary] Re: FW: Cooling system update Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:27:47 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine Thanks, Paul I presume they must know something related to distilled water and longer radiator life {:>) Ed A ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul" To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 4:20 PM Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Filterr or not to Filter: [FlyRotary] Re: FW: Cooling system update > Hi, Ed....I got my radiator from C&R Racing. The paper work that came with > it stated to use distilled water only, otherwise, warranty is void. Paul > Conner > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ed Anderson" > To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2005 6:45 AM > Subject: [FlyRotary] Filterr or not to Filter: [FlyRotary] Re: FW: Cooling > system update > > > > 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" > > To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" > > 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" > >> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" > >> 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 > > > > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.5.2 - Release Date: 2/28/2005 > > > >> Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/ > >> Archive: http://lancaironline.net/lists/flyrotary/List.html