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1. 01:04 PM - Re: Inverted Oil system overboard line (FRED LAFORGE)
2. 04:35 PM - Re: Inverted Oil system overboard line (Jim Stone)
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| Subject: | Re: Inverted Oil system overboard line |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE" <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
I dont know why not,just install it like they tell you, oil seperator can
high, shuttle valve low.
Fred LaForge RV-4 0-360 CS EAA Tech Counselor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Stone" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line
> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
>
> Thanks Fred,
> I wonder if I should expect the same with my IO-540.
> Jim
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "FRED LAFORGE" <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
> To: <rocket-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line
>
>
>> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE"
>> <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
>>
>> 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" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
>> To: <rocket-list@matronics.com>
>> Subject: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line
>>
>>
>>> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Inverted Oil system overboard line |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
Fred,
That's a given, better read my original post again to better understand my
question.
Jim
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "FRED LAFORGE" <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line
> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE"
> <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
>
> I dont know why not,just install it like they tell you, oil seperator can
> high, shuttle valve low.
> Fred LaForge RV-4 0-360 CS EAA Tech Counselor
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Stone" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
> To: <rocket-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line
>
>
>> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
>>
>> Thanks Fred,
>> I wonder if I should expect the same with my IO-540.
>> Jim
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "FRED LAFORGE" <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
>> To: <rocket-list@matronics.com>
>> Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line
>>
>>
>>> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE"
>>> <fred.laforge@verizon.net>
>>>
>>> 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" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
>>> To: <rocket-list@matronics.com>
>>> Subject: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line
>>>
>>>
>>>> --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" <jrstone@insightbb.com>
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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