---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 01/09/05: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:04 PM - Re: Inverted Oil system overboard line (FRED LAFORGE) 2. 04:35 PM - Re: Inverted Oil system overboard line (Jim Stone) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:04:57 PM PST US From: "FRED LAFORGE" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line --> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE" 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" 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" > To: > 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:35:52 PM PST US From: "Jim Stone" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Jim Stone" 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" Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Inverted Oil system overboard line > --> Rocket-List message posted by: "FRED LAFORGE" > > > 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" > To: > 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" >> To: >> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > >