Re: Engine, Mags, Bellcranks

["Milton Mersky" <miltonm@onramp.net>]

-----Original Message-----
From: Dean Norris <deann@calendarclub.com>
To: reflector@awpi.com <reflector@awpi.com>
Date: Monday, August 24, 1998 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: Engine, Mags, Bellcranks


Should this be same type of oil cooler as in the front? I received it from
velocity.
From:           Greg.Otto@cyrix.com
To:             reflector@awpi.com
Date sent:      Mon, 24 Aug 1998 16:45:41 -0500
Subject:        Re: Engine, Mags, Bellcranks
Send reply to:  reflector@awpi.com

> Dean,
> I would plan on installing the secondary oil cooler.   I think you will
> find here in Texas most of us flying are using a second one out of
> necessity.  You can always disconnect it during the winter months to
obtain
> more cabin heat.
>
> Greg Otto
> N150GH
> DMO150
> Plano, TX (TKI)
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> "Dean Norris" <deann@calendarclub.com> on 08/24/98 05:24:23 PM
>
> Please respond to reflector@awpi.com
>
> To:   reflector@awpi.com
> cc:    (bcc: Greg Otto/CONTRACTOR/DALLAS/CYRIX)
> Subject:  Re: Engine, Mags, Bellcranks
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> I am building std.rg Elite, what are the chances of needing a secondary
oil
> cooler in the wing root? I live in Texas. Would it be wise to wait and
> see how the heat goes on Lyc. IO-360 or go a head and install it? I
> do not want to fight high tempertures like I have been reading.
> Date sent:          Fri, 21 Aug 1998 14:31:09 -0400
> From:               Dave Black <asterisk@erols.com>
> Organization:       Asterisk Group
> To:                 reflector@awpi.com
> Subject:            Re: Engine, Mags, Bellcranks
> Send reply to:      reflector@awpi.com
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> > Bill,
> >
> > > Looking for information on electronic ignition. Do I want it?? Is it
> worth
> > > the extra expense?
> >
> > Electronic ignition is more efficient and allows easier starting than
> > magnetos. EI has variable timing, which can improve power output. But
> > electronic ignition requires battery power to operate. Thus many
builders
> use
> > one electronic and one mag. Two electronic would be slightly better, but
> (in
> > my opinion) not worth the extra complexity of a dual electrical system.
> >
> > > What brand have other's used?
> >
> > Many Velocity builders are using the Jeff Rose system. I've heard lots
of
> > good things about it.
> >
> > > Don't know anything about it. Or are mags good enough.
> >
> > Of course. These engines have been flying on mags forever. It's just a
> matter
> > of choice, whether you would like to improve engine efficiency or not.
> >
> > > >I don't have my aileron bell cranks installed yet. Do I need to do
> that
> > > before I install the oil cooler in the wing root??
> >
> > A general rule of thumb I'd apply here: Install the ESSENTIAL &
IMMOVABLE
> > items first, then see what space is left for the optional ones. There's
> only
> > one place where the bellcranks can go, so I'd at least trial-fit them
> before
> > installing anything else which might interfere in their vicinity.
> >
> > Dave Black
> > SW RG TopDoor (Classic)
> >
>
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>
>
> Dean:

Install the second oil cooler. You will not regret it.

Milton Mersky
Dallas

173RG
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