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Hmm. Never thought about that problem. However, when I have gotten into the rain
on a few occasions, I never had any problem with plugs or ignition. the ignition
components seem pretty well sealed to me. It is unlikely to penetrate the
distributor, I think. Maybe a jacket or deflector around the tp-45s would ease
the mind, depending where they are mounted. I think mine will stay dry mounted
high on the firewall. I doubt it is a real problem, but I have never drown
my plugs. I was more concerned about my prop tips with the composite edge, which
I now cover neatly with foil tape.
don walker HDS-TD 405 hrs.
Bryan Martin <bryanmmartin@comcast.net> wrote:
I put a sheet of aluminum just behind the cowl opening to deflect more air down
over the oil pan in hopes of keeping my oil a little cooler. It seems to help
a little. I don't know if it helps keep the rain off the plugs since I haven't
flown in heavy rain.
On Jun 6, 2007, at 7:54 PM, LarryMcFarland wrote:
Hi Guys,
Some time ago, there was an article that featured a 601 with a Subaru
that had a bulkhead just inside the cowl that blocked air that would go over
the
engine. I'm not sure if any air was blocked below, but doubt it. Anyway,
there's been more than several days that I'd like to have been flying with a
nice
overcast but there were thin spots with rain and have been reluctant to expose
my plugs and ignition to moisture of that sort. The fellow that did the bulkhead
said his engine ran better and that he didn't have to worry about drowning his
plugs in a downpour.
Sounds good, but how many of you have done the same
or experienced fouled plugs getting into the rain inadvertently.
I expect this protected his belt drive as well.
Any opinions or experiences among you on this?
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
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Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.
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Didn't fly much in the rain with my Soob Zodiac, but the RV is IFR and
has seen a LOT of rain. it is also aircooled...Result is the wires and
plugs get the direct onslaught of the water...Never even missed. and I
use automotive leads and spark plugs.
As to the Soob, I would think as long as the distributor cap is in good
condition and well sealed it should not be a problem.
Frank
Zodiac 400 hours
RV 7a (IO 360) 160 hours
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From: owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-stratus-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Don Walker
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 3:38 AM
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Subaru owners
Hmm. Never thought about that problem. However, when I have gotten into
the rain on a few occasions, I never had any problem with plugs or
ignition. the ignition components seem pretty well sealed to me. It is
unlikely to penetrate the distributor, I think. Maybe a jacket or
deflector around the tp-45s would ease the mind, depending where they
are mounted. I think mine will stay dry mounted high on the firewall. I
doubt it is a real problem, but I have never drown my plugs. I was more
concerned about my prop tips with the composite edge, which I now cover
neatly with foil tape.
don walker HDS-TD 405 hrs.
Bryan Martin <bryanmmartin@comcast.net> wrote:
I put a sheet of aluminum just behind the cowl opening to
deflect more air down over the oil pan in hopes of keeping my oil a
little cooler. It seems to help a little. I don't know if it helps keep
the rain off the plugs since I haven't flown in heavy rain.
On Jun 6, 2007, at 7:54 PM, LarryMcFarland wrote:
<larry@macsmachine.com>
Hi Guys,
Some time ago, there was an article that featured a 601
with a Subaru
that had a bulkhead just inside the cowl that blocked
air that would go over the
engine. I'm not sure if any air was blocked below, but
doubt it. Anyway,
there's been more than several days that I'd like to
have been flying with a nice
overcast but there were thin spots with rain and have
been reluctant to expose
my plugs and ignition to moisture of that sort. The
fellow that did the bulkhead
said his engine ran better and that he didn't have to
worry about drowning his
plugs in a downpour.
Sounds good, but how many of you have done the same
or experienced fouled plugs getting into the rain
inadvertently.
I expect this protected his belt drive as well.
Any opinions or experiences among you on this?
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
<http://www.macsmachine.com/>
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