REFLECTOR: Re: Cabin Heat

[Andrew Ellzey]

Joel,

If you are using a Lycoming engine you should try SAE 15W-50 or 20W-50 oil 
first. Standard 50 weight oil that has to travel as far as it does in our 
aircraft doesn't want to be forced through the small passage ways that are 
in our oil coolers.

Andy Ellzey


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. Golf" <drgolf369 at yahoo.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 9:13 AM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Re: Cabin Heat


> Because of the very  large overhead scoops, I have a
> problem getting the engine oil up to 80 degrees so it
> will flow to the oil cooler in the nose. I
> disconnected the rear oil cooler which improved the
> situation in warmer weather but in the winter, I have
> to run the engine at 24 x 24 to get some heat. Is
> there an electric heater that really works?
> Any suggestions other than blocking the large
> overhead scoops?
> Joel Leon
>
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