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1. 05:17 AM - Re: Stratus-List (gary)
2. 06:02 AM - Re: Stratus-List (Kelly Meiste)
3. 11:18 AM - CH601-HDS Subaru (RLucka@aol.com)
4. 10:44 PM - Re: Stratus-List (Andy Fultz)
5. 10:49 PM - Re: Stratus-List (Andy Fultz)
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "gary" <gkrysztopik@satx.rr.com>
Kelly,
I have a custom radiator where the stock Stratus muffler is, with an
inlet duct coming from the stock Pelican cowling opening of 4" x 12"
underneath in front. The oil pan is in the way, so it penetrates the
cooling duct. I used half of the opening for the radiator duct and left
the other half open for airflow over the oil pan and exhaust. After
many attempts at making an exit duct to pull more air out (it's wide
open underneath like the zeniths) I just increased the inlet for the
radiator duct by 1". So now I have 3" x 12" for coolant and 1" x 12"
for oil. The coolant temps are solid but oil creeps up to 250 after
climbs (then I throttle back for a while and they come down). That's at
noon on 100 degree days. Anything less, and it's fine. An oil cooler
would be nice but it's ok for now. I'm still planning on a completely
new FWF when I figure that all out. Then I'll make the cooling even
better.
gary
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly
Meiste
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Kelly Meiste"
<kellymeiste@jcwifi.com>
Hi Gary,
When you find the time can you let us know what you did to help the
cooling
issues you were fighting?
Did you have to go to an oil cooler?
Kelly
Do not achieve
----- Original Message -----
From: "gary" <gkrysztopik@satx.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 10:26 AM
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "gary" <gkrysztopik@satx.rr.com>
>
> Just a little slow lately. Maybe everyone is out flying all summer.
> Mine has been running great. I improved my cooling well enough for
TX,
> and cleaned up after the dipstick spill. Since then it's just been
nice
> cruising around the area.
>
> Gary Krysztopik
> Pelican N522GK
> San Antonio, TX
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of K4COD
> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2006 10:40 PM
> To: stratus-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
>
> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "K4COD" <k4cod@bellsouth.net>
>
> Is no one sending anything to this list anymore, or is their something
> wrong
> with my subscription? I've not received anything for a large number
of
> weeks.
>
> Jim Weston
> Concord, Ga
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Stratus-List |
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Kelly Meiste" <kellymeiste@jcwifi.com>
Thanks for the update Gary, sounds like you have things pretty well sorted
out.
If anyone is curious to see Gary's bird (and Stratus engine installation)
check it out here.....
http://www.prism.net/user/flyink/index.html
Hope to see some updated photos of your installation soon.
Thanks for the post,
Kelly
----- Original Message -----
From: "gary" <gkrysztopik@satx.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 7:17 AM
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "gary" <gkrysztopik@satx.rr.com>
>
> Kelly,
>
> I have a custom radiator where the stock Stratus muffler is, with an
> inlet duct coming from the stock Pelican cowling opening of 4" x 12"
> underneath in front. The oil pan is in the way, so it penetrates the
> cooling duct. I used half of the opening for the radiator duct and left
> the other half open for airflow over the oil pan and exhaust. After
> many attempts at making an exit duct to pull more air out (it's wide
> open underneath like the zeniths) I just increased the inlet for the
> radiator duct by 1". So now I have 3" x 12" for coolant and 1" x 12"
> for oil. The coolant temps are solid but oil creeps up to 250 after
> climbs (then I throttle back for a while and they come down). That's at
> noon on 100 degree days. Anything less, and it's fine. An oil cooler
> would be nice but it's ok for now. I'm still planning on a completely
> new FWF when I figure that all out. Then I'll make the cooling even
> better.
>
> gary
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| Subject: | CH601-HDS Subaru |
I recently started polishing my 601-HDS and am now finished with the right
wing from wing tip to the splice area. My plane has never been painted,
except for the fiberglass pieces.
I took 2 cross-country trips recently and noticed that the plane has a new
tendency to drift left when flying hands off, so I keep correcting myself. It
dawned on me that the unpolished left wing now has more drag than the
polished right wing and I noticed my airspeed to be a tad higher. What a hoot!
I
will start on the left wing before finishing the right wing so restore the
balance.
No Subaru issues. The carbs' jets are set at the rich setting for the
summer and I cruise at 3800RPM (95+ mph). No need for speed here, just enjoying
the cruising around.
Richard (601-HDS at 280 hours)
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Andy Fultz" <fultz@trip.net>
I had a few guys tell me I was crazy for trying to start my engine without a
prop until I did it. Then all I could do was smile and say, "I told you
so."
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
LarryMcFarland
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
--> Stratus-List message posted by: LarryMcFarland <larry@macsmachine.com>
Andy,
Congratulations. It sounds like you're getting close. Remember that
this engine is one that
you can run or tune with the prop removed. I take mine off each time I
go for a check of timing
or carb adjustments etc. Much safer. Gets the Lyc and Continental guys
excited when they see
this being done.
Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Andy Fultz wrote:
>--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Andy Fultz" <fultz@trip.net>
>
>It has been quiet, but I did get to finally start my engine for the first
>time a few weeks ago. What a rush!
>
>Andy F.
>
>
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--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Andy Fultz" <fultz@trip.net>
Yea Gary, it was smooth and sounded great. I didi keep a close eye on the
temps. Since I did not have a prop on it and not much air moving across the
radiator I could only run about 14 or so minutes at a time. As soon as the
temp got to 185 I would shut it down. Hope to get to run it again before
too much longer with the prop and see how that goes.
Andy F.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of gary
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 6:13 PM
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "gary" <gkrysztopik@satx.rr.com>
Excellent! Sounds nice, eh? Smooth too. Watch the temps!
gary
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Andy Fultz
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 12:55 PM
Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
--> Stratus-List message posted by: "Andy Fultz" <fultz@trip.net>
It has been quiet, but I did get to finally start my engine for the
first
time a few weeks ago. What a rush!
Andy F.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Bryan
Martin
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:26 AM
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Stratus-List
--> Stratus-List message posted by: Bryan Martin
<bryanmmartin@comcast.net>
It's been pretty quiet lately is all.
> On Aug 25, 2006, at 11:39 PM, K4COD wrote:
>
> --> Stratus-List message posted by: "K4COD" <k4cod@bellsouth.net>
>
> Is no one sending anything to this list anymore, or is their
> something wrong with my subscription? I've not received anything
> for a large number of weeks.
>
> Jim Weston
> Concord, Ga
--
Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.
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