---------------------------------------------------------- RotaxEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/29/06: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:28 AM - R-582 issues (Rob Stapleton) 2. 05:36 AM - Re: R-582 issues (Fred Messinger (fredm)) 3. 07:16 PM - Re: R-582 issues (Malcolmbru@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:28:41 AM PST US From: "Rob Stapleton" Subject: RotaxEngines-List: R-582 issues Does anyone have any information about the exact proper cooling temp for a 582 running an E-gear box with a three bladed prop in the pushing mode? I am constantly running up to 185-190F temps on climb out and cruise. I hear using higher octane fuel, and Dex-cool mixed at 1:1 H20 is the proper combination. Any thoughts? RS ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:36:35 AM PST US From: "Fred Messinger (fredm)" Subject: RE: RotaxEngines-List: R-582 issues Check the rotax manuals on line I think they say 130-140F. First think I'd check is the thermostat. Fred ________________________________ [mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rob Stapleton Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 3:09 AM Does anyone have any information about the exact proper cooling temp for a 582 running an E-gear box with a three bladed prop in the pushing mode? I am constantly running up to 185-190F temps on climb out and cruise. I hear using higher octane fuel, and Dex-cool mixed at 1:1 H20 is the proper combination. Any thoughts? RS ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:16:22 PM PST US From: Malcolmbru@aol.com Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: R-582 issues is the thermostat opening properly? is the gage right? can you see a temp drop when the thermostat opens? 136%it should cycle a couple of times before going to 140 or more. has these been happening long? or just started? you should find someone with a similar set up. how are the egt temps? good luck mal