Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #51012
From: Chris and Terria <candtmallory@embarqmail.com>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Re: cooling for ground runs
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:06:16 -0400
To: 'Rotary motors in aircraft' <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>

Here is how I solved the high temperatures during ground runs.  I bought $10 worth of stuff at Lowes, ½ inch PVC, 90 and 45 angles, end caps, and misters for spraying plants in the garden (two in the oil cooler, three for the water cooler).  I hooked it up to the hose, and although water flowed all over the ground, the engine remained within limits.

 

Before, I could get about 4-5 minutes of high power.  With this spray bar running, I had to push the power up above 2500 RPM to get it to heat up above 135*, then after about 8 minutes at high power, I was still only 185*.

 

Easy, cheap, and it keeps the cooling system intact.

 

CHris

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