???????? flyrotary@lancaironline.net ????? #22866
???: Russell Duffy <13brv3@bellsouth.net>
??: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: Turbo install: Solenoid valve order, new prop.
??: Tue, 31 May 2005 23:50:39 -0500
??: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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I must not understand something, why are you putting a solenoid on the
turbo feed line? It seems like a good way to ruin a turbo.
Tim Andres

 
There are some turbo failure modes that damage the oil seal in the turbo.  Even if the turbo freezes solid, you can still continue with partial power, and possibly no real damage to the engine, so long as you don't allow all your oil to be pumped overboard through the damage turbo oil seal.  The only time you would close the valve is if you start blowing smoke, and you figure the turbo is a goner at that point anyway.  
 
Cheers,
Rusty (kicked the turbo habit)  




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