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     1. 05:40 AM - Re: Chasing an oil leak.......  (RLucka@aol.com)
 
 
 
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Time: 05:40:44 AM PST US
From: RLucka@aol.com
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Chasing an oil leak.......

--> Stratus-List message posted by: RLucka@aol.com

Hi Guys

My front seal did spring a leak and manifested itself as a spray all around 
the inside cowling parallel with the flywheel.  It was back in a hot spring day

and right before I planned to reseat the main carb valve metering rod from 
position 2 (lean) to position 3 (rich) to enable to engine to run cooler during

the summer. 

I flew again in a cool morning (before I made the switch in the carbs) and 
noted no more spray.  I made the carb changes and have not seen any more oil 
spray all summer long.

It looks like for my engine, if I run it hot (touch & go's, extended climbs, 
etc.) during hot weather, I may spray oil from the front seal.  Temperature 
may have something to do with this. 

Just my two-cents' worth.

Fly safe!

Dick (601-HDS, Stratus, 205 hours)