---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 07/20/14: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:01 PM - 582 Overheating (jareds) 2. 08:50 PM - Re: 582 Overheating (Guy Buchanan) 3. 11:40 PM - Re: 582 Overheating (Michael Gibbs) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:55 PM PST US From: jareds Subject: Kitfox-List: 582 Overheating Greetings, I know this topic has prob been covered to death but lets think of this as keeping you guys on your toes. Don Smythe and i did alot of work in DC / VA Beach area 10-15 years ago when i first got mine running. Has anyone considered a larger reservoir and i did see one post where someone actually found a larger radiator. Ideas on larger radiator?? In the lockwood book i noticed a reservoir and other venting but to my knowledge other than LOWERING my radiator into the airflow i have what i think is 'stock'. Just taxiing to end of runway i will reach near 200. I currently have a 4x20 radiator with small scoop under engine. I have a cab heater ported off lines and i have the fill cap with no real reservoir. New engine just broke in and only taxied to the point of liftoff on a long runway to check various numbers. Regards, Jared ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:50:03 PM PST US From: Guy Buchanan Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 582 Overheating With my 582 I had to pull the scoop and lower the radiator 1". Otherwise I couldn't taxi without overheating. "Stock" radiator. (Probably 4x20) No reservoir. 180 thermostat. I also was very careful to insulate the water pump line from the exhaust heat. Guy Buchanan Ramona, CA Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded Now a glider pilot, too. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:40:06 PM PST US From: Michael Gibbs Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: 582 Overheating I had the same experience with my 912S. Ran fine without the scoop but overheated within minutes after takeoff with it installed. Never got to the bottom of the issue, just left it off. Mike G. Phoenix, AZ Kitfox IV-1200 Speedster, Series 6 > On Jul 20, 2014, at 8:49 PM, Guy Buchanan wrote: > > > With my 582 I had to pull the scoop and lower the radiator 1". Otherwise I couldn't taxi without overheating. "Stock" radiator. (Probably 4x20) No reservoir. 180 thermostat. I also was very careful to insulate the water pump line from the exhaust heat. > > Guy Buchanan > Ramona, CA > Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. and grounded > Now a glider pilot, too. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kitfox-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kitfox-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kitfox-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kitfox-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.