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1. 09:03 AM - Re: Starter (jkreidler)
2. 11:22 AM - Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Jae Chang)
3. 11:35 AM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Rene Felker)
4. 11:36 AM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Tim Olson)
5. 12:04 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Jae Chang)
6. 12:05 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Don McDonald)
7. 12:10 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Linn)
8. 12:12 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Linn)
9. 12:49 PM - Re: Another RV-10 down? (dhmoose)
10. 02:37 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Jae Chang)
11. 03:35 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Jim Berry)
12. 07:02 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Seano)
13. 07:41 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (g.combs)
14. 08:11 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (Dick & Vicki Sipp)
15. 10:54 PM - Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps (woxofswa)
16. 11:46 PM - Oh no, another new guy... (Ron Zeppin)
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Jesse, we have a 149-12LS installed on a 'standard' IO540-D4A5 - no problems from
a performance and fit perspective. - Jason
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Jason Kreidler
4 Partner Build - Sheboygan Falls, WI
Tony Kolar, Kyle Hokel, Wayne Elser, Jason Kreidler
N44YH - Flying - #40617
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| Subject: | Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
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I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps,
that my oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in
cruise. I normally target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to
210F on the hottest days. The above link shows a sample screenshot with
OAT at 17F. I am trying to figure out some ways to increase the oil temp
going forward.
I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the
baffle. I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When
initially installed, fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the
10% open would serve as a safety buffer in case of a failed cable.
However, i changed it so it is now about 98% closed. However, the oil
temp still hasn't risen.
Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that
the vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but
according to some searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the
oil cooler. The vernatherm controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in
parallel. If this is correct, then i guess it is worth it to get the oil
cooler door to 100% closed?
It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low
for temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
Thanks!
Jae
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| Subject: | Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Sorry, I am not much help. I use the butterfly (100%) and don't have a
problem getting it up to 180 on a 17 degree day. When I am running normal,
my oil temp will go between 202 and 196. I am assuming that is when the
vernatherm is cutting in and out. But don't really know for sure.
Rene' Felker
N423CF
801-721-6080
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From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jae Chang
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:22 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NbEa6c8c35s/UPRK4Cj9qsI/AAAAAAAAFFM/ZrZKk
xB2UJc/s972/screenshot-20130112-190652-787.bmp
I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps, that my
oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in cruise. I
normally target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to 210F on the
hottest days. The above link shows a sample screenshot with OAT at 17F. I am
trying to figure out some ways to increase the oil temp going forward.
I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the
baffle. I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When initially
installed, fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the 10% open would
serve as a safety buffer in case of a failed cable.
However, i changed it so it is now about 98% closed. However, the oil temp
still hasn't risen.
Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that the
vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but according to
some searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the oil cooler. The
vernatherm controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in parallel. If this is
correct, then i guess it is worth it to get the oil cooler door to 100%
closed?
It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low for
temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
Thanks!
Jae
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Phase 1 Done 11/26/2011
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
You may want to check the Vernatherm...I flew a week ago at
between 10F and 20F max, and with the valve fully closed
I was able to hit 210 or so.
Tim
On 1/14/2013 1:21 PM, Jae Chang wrote:
>
> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NbEa6c8c35s/UPRK4Cj9qsI/AAAAAAAAFFM/ZrZKkxB2UJc/s972/screenshot-20130112-190652-787.bmp
>
>
> I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps,
> that my oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in
> cruise. I normally target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to
> 210F on the hottest days. The above link shows a sample screenshot with
> OAT at 17F. I am trying to figure out some ways to increase the oil temp
> going forward.
>
> I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the
> baffle. I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When
> initially installed, fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the
> 10% open would serve as a safety buffer in case of a failed cable.
> However, i changed it so it is now about 98% closed. However, the oil
> temp still hasn't risen.
>
> Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that
> the vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but
> according to some searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the
> oil cooler. The vernatherm controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in
> parallel. If this is correct, then i guess it is worth it to get the oil
> cooler door to 100% closed?
>
> It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low
> for temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
>
> Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
>
> Thanks!
> Jae
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Hmm, my temps are way off then. Thanks for the datapoints!
Jae
On 1/14/2013 11:36 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
>
> You may want to check the Vernatherm...I flew a week ago at
> between 10F and 20F max, and with the valve fully closed
> I was able to hit 210 or so.
>
> Tim
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Jae, although that temp is on the low side, because of where the temp is me
asured, you may still be hot enough to burn off the condensation... and tha
t's all that's necessary.
I also have a personally built butterfly valve, and can adjust it according
ly, and still can manage to get the temps in the 180's in the winter.
Might try to block some of the exit area of the oil cooler????
--- On Mon, 1/14/13, Jae Chang <jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com> wrote:
From: Jae Chang <jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com>
Subject: RV10-List: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NbEa6c8c35s/UPRK4Cj9qsI/AAAAAAAAFFM/ZrZK
kxB2UJc/s972/screenshot-20130112-190652-787.bmp
I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps, that m
y oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in cruise. I no
rmally target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to 210F on the ho
ttest days. The above link shows a sample screenshot with OAT at 17F. I am
trying to figure out some ways to increase the oil temp going forward.
I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the ba
ffle. I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When initially ins
talled, fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the 10% open would s
erve as a safety buffer in case of a failed cable. However, i changed it so
it is now about 98% closed. However, the oil temp still hasn't risen.
Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that the
vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but according to
some searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the oil cooler. The
vernatherm controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in parallel. If this i
s correct, then i guess it is worth it to get the oil cooler door to 100% c
losed?
It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low fo
r temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
Thanks!
Jae
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Phase 1 Done 11/26/2011
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Checking the Vernatherm is easy. Remove the Vernatherm and paint the
cone all black with a Sharpie. Go fly. Remove the Vernatherm again and
check for a silver ring on the cone .... caused by the cone closing up
the hole in the accessory case. No ring? Get a new Vernatherm.
Linn
On 1/14/2013 2:36 PM, Tim Olson wrote:
>
> You may want to check the Vernatherm...I flew a week ago at
> between 10F and 20F max, and with the valve fully closed
> I was able to hit 210 or so.
>
> Tim
>
>
> On 1/14/2013 1:21 PM, Jae Chang wrote:
>>
>> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NbEa6c8c35s/UPRK4Cj9qsI/AAAAAAAAFFM/ZrZKkxB2UJc/s972/screenshot-20130112-190652-787.bmp
>>
>>
>>
>> I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps,
>> that my oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in
>> cruise. I normally target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to
>> 210F on the hottest days. The above link shows a sample screenshot with
>> OAT at 17F. I am trying to figure out some ways to increase the oil temp
>> going forward.
>>
>> I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the
>> baffle. I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When
>> initially installed, fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the
>> 10% open would serve as a safety buffer in case of a failed cable.
>> However, i changed it so it is now about 98% closed. However, the oil
>> temp still hasn't risen.
>>
>> Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that
>> the vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but
>> according to some searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the
>> oil cooler. The vernatherm controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in
>> parallel. If this is correct, then i guess it is worth it to get the oil
>> cooler door to 100% closed?
>>
>> It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low
>> for temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
>>
>> Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Jae
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Might it be a measurement error?
Linn
On 1/14/2013 3:04 PM, Jae Chang wrote:
>
> Hmm, my temps are way off then. Thanks for the datapoints!
>
> Jae
>
> On 1/14/2013 11:36 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
>>
>> You may want to check the Vernatherm...I flew a week ago at
>> between 10F and 20F max, and with the valve fully closed
>> I was able to hit 210 or so.
>>
>> Tim
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Another RV-10 down? |
As of 6 months ago, Aerosport was still building the engines for the -10, but the
prices were significantly higher then what you can get a new IO540 for from
Vans. I think the price was $56,000 vs $48,000 or so. Aerosport was very upfront
about their inability to be competitive, but were willing to build one new
or help find a good core to overhaul.
David H
[quote="dfritz(at)bpgsim.com"]If I remember correctly, early last year this
list carried a discussion regarding Lycoming raising prices of kits to
the level that Aerosport and others stopped building new engines. Thus
it looks like that option is off the table. Aerosport has a great reputation
among the members of my local EAA chapter. That is where I was going
in about a year, but now I have to rethink my options.
Dave
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Dave Fritzsche
> 40813
> Puyallup, WA
> Fuselage
On 1/11/2013 9:02 AM, Dave Saylor wrote:
[quote] Jerry didn't seem to have any lack of faith in Aerosport.
That says a lot. If I had to order an engine today, that's where
I'd go.
Dave Saylor
831-750-0284 CL
On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
Actually, Scott and I are over 900. :)
One of the reasons we went with Aerosport was the positive
feedback
on reliability. I actually trust them very much and have
had
nothing but a positive experience from them. I get the
feeling that
they will bend over backwards and go further than they even
should be willing to, to support your engine. They've sent
me
seals and gaskets that I should have paid for, for free, and
things like that. Over and above.
I can tell you that on my engine, my experience with those
copper crush gaskets hasn't always been positive. It seems
that
over time those can be prone to leakage. I had a leak on
the
right side of my engine that was fixed by replacing the
copper
crush gasket under my oil pressure adjuster on the right
side.
Certainly this isn't absolving the engine builder from
any possibility of improper torquing or a faulty component
causing an issue...nobody knows what happened yet. But,
I'm just saying, I think there are far more happy customers
of this one than disappointed ones. If you really want
an eye opener, read the Lancair list for threads on the
Performance Engines (Continental models) that they have, and
what kinds of issues they have. That can be scary.
It will be interesting to see what was the cause on this
one....valve cover gasket? Copper crush gasket? Oil return
line? Could have been a bunch of things....could also be
an automatic quick/drain.
We'll see.
Tim
On 1/11/2013 8:42 AM, Seano wrote:
> I actually thought the same thing, who wouldn't? It could
have been a
> lot of other connections or accessories so we will have to
wait to see
> what exactly happened. Just for reference, I have an
Aerosport
> IO-540-N1A5 with 300 hours. Tim O and Scott S have them
too with over
> 800 hours each.
>
> ---
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David Halmos
RV-10
Cowl and baffles
Portland, OR
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Thanks Don and Linn for all the suggestions.
On 1/14/2013 12:09 PM, Linn wrote:
> Checking the Vernatherm is easy. Remove the Vernatherm and paint the
> cone all black with a Sharpie. Go fly. Remove the Vernatherm again
> and check for a silver ring on the cone .... caused by the cone
> closing up the hole in the accessory case. No ring? Get a new
> Vernatherm.
> Linn
Linn, i think i am having the opposite problem, though. No ring in my
case would be good, as it would mean higher oil temps.
I am just going by what ive read so far on these links. DanH has some
great posts explaining vernatherms and oil pathways, etc.
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showpost.php?p=536959&postcount=12
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=45548
Also, from what ive read, it seems Vernatherms rarely fail, and if they
do fail, they usually fail with oil temps too high.
Also, I realize i should clarify my question a bit more. I can
definitely hit higher oil temps at lower altitudes or takeoff with
enough power and thus heat.
On this particular flight, i climbed to 10,500 to 11,500 where power is
down around 60% 20"x2300 rpm. I can see this sort of trend all level at
11,500 ft:
at 30mins OT is 172
at 42mins OT is 170
at 43mins OT is 169
at 54mins OT is 165
all CHTs constant between 260F to 302F. Then i had a long 30 min descent
where OT went down to 154F.
Thus, one question i have is whether there is enough power or heat being
generated by the engine at these higher altitudes and low OATs to even
sustain higher oil temperatures? Maybe a higher RPM setting or higher
fuel flows would help raise temperatures? During the summer, i normally
run LOP, but i did add fuel flow to a peak EGT setting to see if that
made any difference. Not sure i noticed much of any.
Jae
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Jae,
I flew 2 hours last week on a day at 20-25*F OAT. Mostly shooting approaches, so
MAP was 12 - 17" much of the time. Oil temps were 180* plus/minus 5*. I would
check your oil temp probe before getting into the vernatherm.
Jim Berry
N15JB
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
I'm surprised you get 210 in the summer and can't get it above 165 in the
winter with the butterfly valve. I have the valve too and also hit around
210 on hot summer days in climb out. In the winter mine is around 165 if I
don't use the valve. If I close it it will come up fast and must be
partially opened to maintain around 185. It is very quick to respond to
inputs on the valve.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jae Chang" <jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:21 PM
Subject: RV10-List: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps
>
> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NbEa6c8c35s/UPRK4Cj9qsI/AAAAAAAAFFM/ZrZKkxB2UJc/s972/screenshot-20130112-190652-787.bmp
>
> I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps, that
> my oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in cruise. I
> normally target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to 210F on the
> hottest days. The above link shows a sample screenshot with OAT at 17F. I
> am trying to figure out some ways to increase the oil temp going forward.
>
> I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the
> baffle. I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When initially
> installed, fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the 10% open
> would serve as a safety buffer in case of a failed cable. However, i
> changed it so it is now about 98% closed. However, the oil temp still
> hasn't risen.
>
> Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that
> the vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but according
> to some searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the oil cooler.
> The vernatherm controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in parallel. If
> this is correct, then i guess it is worth it to get the oil cooler door to
> 100% closed?
>
> It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low
> for temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
>
> Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
>
> Thanks!
> Jae
>
> --
> #40533 RV-10
> First flight 10/19/2011
> Phase 1 Done 11/26/2011
> do not archive
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Ditto Sean. I have had my valve on for 3 years and same results as Sean just posted.
It works really good.
Geoff Combs
N829GW
Sent from my iPad
On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:01 PM, "Seano" <sean@braunandco.com> wrote:
>
> I'm surprised you get 210 in the summer and can't get it above 165 in the winter
with the butterfly valve. I have the valve too and also hit around 210 on
hot summer days in climb out. In the winter mine is around 165 if I don't use
the valve. If I close it it will come up fast and must be partially opened
to maintain around 185. It is very quick to respond to inputs on the valve.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jae Chang" <jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com>
> To: <rv10-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:21 PM
> Subject: RV10-List: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps
>
>
>>
>> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NbEa6c8c35s/UPRK4Cj9qsI/AAAAAAAAFFM/ZrZKkxB2UJc/s972/screenshot-20130112-190652-787.bmp
>>
>> I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps, that my
oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in cruise. I normally
target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to 210F on the hottest days.
The above link shows a sample screenshot with OAT at 17F. I am trying to
figure out some ways to increase the oil temp going forward.
>>
>> I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the baffle.
I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When initially installed,
fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the 10% open would serve as
a safety buffer in case of a failed cable. However, i changed it so it is now
about 98% closed. However, the oil temp still hasn't risen.
>>
>> Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that the
vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but according to some
searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the oil cooler. The vernatherm
controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in parallel. If this is correct,
then i guess it is worth it to get the oil cooler door to 100% closed?
>>
>> It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low for
temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
>>
>> Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Jae
>>
>> --
>> #40533 RV-10
>> First flight 10/19/2011
>> Phase 1 Done 11/26/2011
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
Ditto here too. Have run the valve for 300 plus hours same results accept
little problem staying below 190 with valve open in summer.
Dick Sipp
N110DV 450 hours
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From: g.combs
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 10:40 PM
Subject: Re: RV10-List: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps
Ditto Sean. I have had my valve on for 3 years and same results as Sean
just posted.
It works really good.
Geoff Combs
N829GW
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On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:01 PM, "Seano" <sean@braunandco.com> wrote:
>
> I'm surprised you get 210 in the summer and can't get it above 165 in the
> winter with the butterfly valve. I have the valve too and also hit around
> 210 on hot summer days in climb out. In the winter mine is around 165 if
> I don't use the valve. If I close it it will come up fast and must be
> partially opened to maintain around 185. It is very quick to respond to
> inputs on the valve.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jae Chang"
> <jc-matronics_rv10@jline.com>
> To: <rv10-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:21 PM
> Subject: RV10-List: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps
>
>
>>
>> https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NbEa6c8c35s/UPRK4Cj9qsI/AAAAAAAAFFM/ZrZKkxB2UJc/s972/screenshot-20130112-190652-787.bmp
>>
>> I noticed on my last couple of flights with the colder winter temps, that
>> my oil temp is riding on the lowest range around 160 to 165F in cruise. I
>> normally target 180F, and in the summer oil temp can get up to 210F on
>> the hottest days. The above link shows a sample screenshot with OAT at
>> 17F. I am trying to figure out some ways to increase the oil temp going
>> forward.
>>
>> I already have the oil cooler butterfly valve mounted on the back of the
>> baffle. I have mine fully closed during the entire flight. When initially
>> installed, fully closed meant about 90% closed. I thought the 10% open
>> would serve as a safety buffer in case of a failed cable. However, i
>> changed it so it is now about 98% closed. However, the oil temp still
>> hasn't risen.
>>
>> Thus, i am wondering what my next best step is. At first i thought that
>> the vernatherm blocked all oil flow to the cooler when cold, but
>> according to some searching, i read that oil is always flowing thru the
>> oil cooler. The vernatherm controls how much oil bypasses the cooler in
>> parallel. If this is correct, then i guess it is worth it to get the oil
>> cooler door to 100% closed?
>>
>> It just seems more like my stock Lycoming vernatherm is adjusted too low
>> for temps. Anybody replace their vernatherm for warmer temps?
>>
>> Also, how do you guys in colder climates deal with these issues?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Jae
>>
>> --
>> #40533 RV-10
>> First flight 10/19/2011
>> Phase 1 Done 11/26/2011
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Cold Wx Ops and Oil temps |
This thread reminded me of something. Years ago (decades actually), I knew a mechanic
who swore by running two quarts lower oil quantity as a baseline in winter
than summer. I never thought it completely through because I was just a
renter in those days, but it might make a difference.
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Myron Nelson
Mesa, AZ
Emp completed, QB wings completed, legacy build fuse on gear. Finishing kit and
FWF kit in progress.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=392313#392313
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| Subject: | Oh no, another new guy... |
Greetings all! I am embarking on this madcap ride known as aviation and
the RV-10 is at the top of my short list.
I'm fast approaching middle age, have wanted to fly since I was a child
like just about every one else who gets the PPL.
My wife is finishing up her Master's degree, and when she's done, I'll
be jumping into getting my PPL.
I live in San Tan Valley, AZ... a southeast suburb of Phoenix. After
checking the Van's site, I was hoping
to find a Van's club in Arizona, but they don't list one. Any
builders/owners on here that live in Arizona?
I would VERY much like to hook up with you to take a look at the
aircraft in any stage of completion.
I drive all over the southern part of the state, so pretty much anywhere
from Phoenix south to the border
would be withing my driving range. I also get up to Pinetop/Showlow on a
semi-regular basis.
I'm a very hands on person, started working on cars at 15, was into drag
racing for several years, and
have been a field service tech for over 20 years now. Building my own
plane seems like the ultimate adventure!
I'd love to hear from anyone in the area (or anyone in general!) about
the RV-10, and GA in general.
Cheers!
Ron
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