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Hi all...I flew the SQ2000 again. Engine ran great.
Just flew around enjoying the thing. After removing the thermostat, I
found that upon reaching the end of the runway my water temps were only 120
degrees instead of the normal 160 to 170 degrees. Temps rose much slower than
normal on climb-out. Actually fun to fly when you don't have to keep
focusing on temps all the time. Cruising at 4500 rpm's, the temps were
very cool....stabilized at around 180 degrees at 1500' AGL. Temos on the ground
were around 78. When I increased the throttle to 5300 rpm's in level
flight, temps slowly started rising. I then noted the EGT at 5300 rpm's. It was
1425. Does this sound a little too high? If so, my mixture settings
may be a little lean at those rpm's. Just wondering what others are seeing
for EFT temps for around 5300 rpm's. Thanks in advance for any and all
replies. Paul Conner
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