---------------------------------------------------------- Stratus-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/07/07: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:38 AM - Re: Subaru owners (Don Walker) 2. 09:09 AM - Re: Subaru owners (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:38:22 AM PST US From: Don Walker 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 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 -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive. do not archive. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:09:34 AM PST US Subject: RE: Stratus-List: Subaru owners From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" 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 ________________________________ 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 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? 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