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ronlee(at)pcisys.net
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 Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 5:18 am Post subject: Cowl Louvers (was vernatherm success) |
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| Quote: | I too have been fighting high oil temps with an IO-360 in an RV-8A. Can you
put me in contact with your source for louvers?
Vince Welch
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I had them made locally using Home Depot aluminum by a guy who
does it for race cars. Another source is at this link:
http://www.attawayair.com/rv6a.htm
Ron Lee
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martin(at)gbonline.com
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| Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:22 pm Post subject: Cowl Louvers (was vernatherm success) |
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Vince,
I had the same problem 5 years ago when I finished my RV8 with 200 hp
lycoming. Before you cut your cowl, try the following:
Install a Niagara/Harrison 10 row oil cooler on the rear baffle behind
cylinder 4 as high as cowl clearance will permit. Tilt it back
approximately 25 degrees or more if clearance from engine mount will allow.
When making pie shaped supports, use 040 or 050 4130 steel instead of
aluminum. The brackets if made from aluminum will crack in a few hours of
operation. I have enjoyed normal oil temps in all weather conditions since
installing this mod.
Dick Martin
RV8 N233M
the fast one
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