---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 01/08/05: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:10 PM - Re: Inverted Oil system overboard line (Jim Stone) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:30 PM PST US From: "Jim Stone" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" Thanks Fred, I wonder if I should expect the same with my IO-540. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "FRED LAFORGE" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line > --> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE" > > > Jim, I have the Christian inverted oil system in my RV-4. I just ran a > hose > out near the exhaust. it hardly has any oil film on the inside of the > hose. > I really dont loose oil through the breather. > Fred LaForge RV-4 0-360 CS EAA Tech Counselor > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Stone" > To: > Subject: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line > > >> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" >> >> Rocket guys with inverted systems, >> I'm trying to figure a better way to get rid of oil from the inverted oil >> tank overboard line. I've considered running a 3/4 inch line all the way >> back to the tail and decided that there would be too many holes and a lot >> of weight. Some folks have run a line down to and almost touching the >> exhaust pipe near the cowl exit. This method is simple but I think with a >> quart of oil exiting the tank, a lot of smoke and fumes would be >> generated, not to mention a potential for fire. >> I'm thinking the best way to go is to weld a short piece of 3/4"SS tube >> at >> a 30-45 degree angle to one of the exhaust pipes and hook the hose to >> that. My concerns are one, what happens in the event of a backfire? And >> two, how hot will that SS tube get that is attached to a hose, IOW, will >> the hose withstand that kind of temps. >> Thanks, >> Jim Stone >> Louisville >> >> >> > > >