REFLECTOR:Oil Congealing Problems in Lines to Front Cooler

[Bob Jackson]

Are people who live up north having any problems with oil congealing in the
long lines that run up to the forward oil cooler?  Since the full flow of
oil is diverted to the forward oil cooler before it is circulated back
through the standard engine oil cooler (at least on the IO-550N) and into
the engine, it would seem that if the oil did congeal in the forward oil
cooler (or in the lines on the way there) during a cold climate engine
start, it could prevent proper engine lubrication and cooling for a VERY
long time until the oil in the forward cooler finally warmed up.  Has anyone
observed this or had problems like this during cold weather ops?

Bob Jackson
Velocity XL-RG
N2XF