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" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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" <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,

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