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1. 03:26 AM - Re: Oil Thermostat (Bob Griffin)
2. 03:26 AM - Re: Oil Thermostat (Bob Griffin)
3. 04:03 AM - Re: Oil Thermostat (Thom Riddle)
4. 08:12 AM - Re: Oil Thermostat (Bernhard10)
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| Subject: | Re: Oil Thermostat |
Hi Bernhard, (there was no name on your post?) We are in the NE and
run our Allegro in the cold temps. Last fall we had our mechanic install
the thermostst you bought, on our 912s. We got it from Lockwood. I flew
the plane alot (demos and shows) and can tell you it made a hugh
difference. Oil temps came up to operating range in 5 min. not 15. In
flight temps run 182* - 184*. Right where you want to be to displace
moisture. I was not there when the mech did the installation but I know
we needed more oil line. The owner may have taken photos, I'm not sure?
He may be able to help you out more as he was there when it was
installed. His name is Lee Ramsdell. You can contact him at
landlsportaviation.com I also read something recently about trying not
to use 90* elbows which may restrict flow. You may want to check with
Rotax in regards to that? Bob Griffin
Berne NY
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| Subject: | Re: Oil Thermostat |
Hi Bernhard, (there was no name on your post?) We are in the NE and
run our Allegro in the cold temps. Last fall we had our mechanic install
the thermostst you bought, on our 912s. We got it from Lockwood. I flew
the plane alot (demos and shows) and can tell you it made a hugh
difference. Oil temps came up to operating range in 5 min. not 15. In
flight temps run 182* - 184*. Right where you want to be to displace
moisture. I was not there when the mech did the installation but I know
we needed more oil line. The owner may have taken photos, I'm not sure?
He may be able to help you out more as he was there when it was
installed. His name is Lee Ramsdell. You can contact him at
landlsportaviation.com I also read something recently about trying not
to use 90* elbows which may restrict flow. You may want to check with
Rotax in regards to that? Bob Griffin
Berne NY
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| Subject: | Re: Oil Thermostat |
Bernhard10,
I bought the identical oil thermostat from Summit Racing and installed
it over a year ago. Next time I'm at the hangar and have the lower
cowling off, I'll take some photos of my installation. It was a tight
fit but it works pretty well.
It speeds up the warmup period and helps keep the oil temperature up
closer to normal in low power situations. Keep in mind it is always
open at least part of the way(10% or so) even in cold weather so that
there is some oil flowing through the oil cooler at all times. It
should be wide open by the time it reaches 180F so above that
temperature it will just as if there was no thermostat installed. Below
180F it gradually closes down to keep the oil from getting much cooler
than that. On ours, at very low power settings the oil temperature runs
around 170F now, much lower before the installation.
I'll give you some pointers when I get and post the photos of how we
did it.
Thom in Buffalo
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| Subject: | Re: Oil Thermostat |
Thank you so much for your input. and yes I look forward to the pictures so I
can get the installation going. I want to combine it with my oil change which
is pretty much due.
I also read somewhere to avoid 90 degree elbows, that's why I ordered the straight
fittings and hope they will do the job.
Looking forward to learn some more and see some installation pics, fly safe
Bernhard
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