 |
Matronics Email Lists
Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
RSamuelson(at)aol.com
Guest
|
 Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:27 pm Post subject: Govenor oil leak |
 |
|
I have a new O-360 and the Jihostroj prop governor. I have a persistent oil leak that appears to be coming from the gasket between the governor and the engine. I changed the gasket once and my mechanic changed it a second time. The leak seems to be at the top of the joint and oil dribbles on down various hoses and wires and exits at the lower cowl.
Anyone else have the problem?
Roy Samuelson
RV7A at Oakland CA
See what's free at AOL.com.
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
dale1rv6(at)comcast.net
Guest
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject: Govenor oil leak |
|
|
I have the same equip, installed 14 months ago. I believe there was a special note with governor saying I may need a thicker gasket to avoid internal contact of metal parts that would prevent proper seal and improper friction. Can you assemble gently without the gasket to get an idea of how much gasket space you have before anything bottoms out inside? In my case this gave the appearance that the gasket they shipped was adequate. It has worked ok for 14 months and 200 hours.
Good luck as always,
Dale
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RSamuelson(at)aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 8:27 PM
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Govenor oil leak
I have a new O-360 and the Jihostroj prop governor. I have a persistent oil leak that appears to be coming from the gasket between the governor and the engine. I changed the gasket once and my mechanic changed it a second time. The leak seems to be at the top of the joint and oil dribbles on down various hoses and wires and exits at the lower cowl.
Anyone else have the problem?
Roy Samuelson
RV7A at Oakland CA
See what's free at AOL.com.
| Quote: | | http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
01234
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Jerry Cochran
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 111
Location: Wilsonville, OR
|
| Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:29 am Post subject: Govenor oil leak |
|
|
I had the same problem with MT governor. First, tightened nuts at upper end of torque limits. No joy. Removed governor, gasket looked fine, cleaned everything, put thin film of Red RTV on surfaces, torqued using "armstrong method". No more leaks.
HTH.
Jerry Cochran
RV-6a N18XP 11 hrs.
| Quote: | Time: 05:27:49 PM PST US
From: RSamuelson(at)aol.com
Subject: Govenor oil leak
I have a new O-360 and the Jihostroj prop governor. I have a persistent oil
leak that appears to be coming from the gasket between the governor and the
engine. I changed the gasket once and my mechanic changed it a second time. The
leak seems to be at the top of the joint and oil dribbles on down various
hoses and wires and exits at the lower cowl.
Anyone else have the problem?
Roy Samuelson
RV7A at Oakland CA |
See what's free at AOL.com.
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
martin(at)gbonline.com
Guest
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject: Govenor oil leak |
|
|
Try Radiator Specialty "Tite Seal Medium" gasket sealant. Available (at) Wicks and others Etc.
Dick Martin
RV8 N233M
the fast one
[quote] ---
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
aerobubba(at)earthlink.ne
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:03 am Post subject: Govenor oil leak |
|
|
Hi Roy-
| Quote: | I have a new O-360 and the Jihostroj prop governor. I have a
persistent oil leak that appears to be coming from the gasket between
the governor and the engine.
|
| Quote: | Anyone else have the problem?
|
Quite a few. There is a thread on this in the archives, but some of the lycs have an issue with blowing that gasket and dumping all the oil overboard. The solution seems to be 2 gaskets with a metal plate sandwiched between. Check the list of applicable engines....
Glen Matejcek
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
flamini2(at)comcast.net
Guest
|
| Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:14 am Post subject: Govenor oil leak |
|
|
Check for a hairline crack at the hose fitting, i had it on an 0-360 due to overtightening of the tapered pipe thread.
Dennis in Chicago
[quote][b]
| | - The Matronics RV-List Email Forum - | | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?RV-List |
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|
Get Email Distribution Too!
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
