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                           Engines-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Thu 02/12/04: 2
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Today's Message Index:
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     1. 05:39 AM - Re: Oil leak  (Cy Galley)
     2. 09:19 AM - Re: !New! CS prop for sale  (LessDragProd@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 05:39:39 AM PST US
From: "Cy Galley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>
Subject: Re: Engines-List: Oil leak

--> Engines-List message posted by: "Cy Galley" <cgalley@qcbc.org>

Might have forgotten the "garter spring" Another tip is to use a greased
baggie over the crank flange to prevent damage.

Cy Galley, TC - Chair, Emergency Aircraft Repair, Oshkosh
Editor, EAA Safety Programs
cgalley@qcbc.org or experimenter@eaa.org

Always looking for articles for  the Experimenter soon to be Sport Pilot

----- Original Message -----
From: "flyv35b" <flyv35b@ashcreekwireless.com>
Subject: Re: Engines-List: Oil leak


> --> Engines-List message posted by: "flyv35b"
<flyv35b@ashcreekwireless.com>
>
> Most likely the seal lip was not lubed well enough or not at all and got
> burned due to the friction.  Or the lip was damaged during installation
when
> it was stretched over the crank flange.  Just replace it.  Heat the seal
in
> a hot oil bath of about 180F or so and stretch it over the flange with
your
> fingers.  Lube it up good with oil of Parker O-ring lube and on the crank.
> Also inspect the flange for any nicks, etc. that could damage the seal and
> smooth them with fine emery cloth.
>
> Cliff  A&P/IA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Ford" <dford@michweb.net>
> To: <engines-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Engines-List: Oil leak
>
>
> > --> Engines-List message posted by: "Dave Ford" <dford@michweb.net>
> >
> > I have about 7 hours now on my newly overhauled O360A1A.  It is leaking
> oil out the front seal.  It wasn't leaking the first few hours as we have
> had the cowl off and on many times keeping a good look at things.  It is
at
> the crankshaft/seal intersection, and wondered if this is from running
high
> rpm/manifold pressure while breaking in this engine?  The rear plug was
> pierced and a new plug was placed in the front. It is not leaking at the
> front plug.  Any suggestions?
> >
> > Dave Ford
> > RV6
> >
> >
>
>






________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 09:19:23 AM PST US
From: LessDragProd@aol.com
Subject: Re: Engines-List: !New! CS prop for sale

--> Engines-List message posted by: LessDragProd@aol.com

In a message dated 02/11/2004 9:31:50 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
TeamGrumman@aol.com writes:
Can this be put on a certified plane?

This propeller is new enough that I don't believe STC's are available yet.

I'm sure you can plan on this happening.

Jim Ayers