REFLECTOR: Oil cooler (FG)

[Kevin Baker]

Thanks Brian
I'll keep that in mind.

Kevin Baker

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On May 17, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Brian Michalk <michalk at awpi.com> wrote:

> Mike Deeter had continuous problems with high oil temps.  One of the things he did was to give the cooler a really good cleaning.  He said it contained some built up gunk that was probably causing partial blockage.
> 
> I think he soaked the cooler in MEK for a week or two.
> 
> On 5/17/2012 10:17 AM, nmflyer1 at aol.com wrote:
>> 
>> My Velocity is too different to help with comparison. However:
>>  
>> I have not had very good luck with the airflow style of coolers. I had one in my 180 and 235, and had constand weeps, leaks, high temps, etc. (even after "repaired/Refurbished").
>>  
>> I switched to this style:  http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/positech.php   
>> Have not had a single problem since in almost 1000 hrs. Temps are better, no leaks, etc.
>>  
>> Might help in the V as well.
>>  
>> Kurt 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kevin Baker <flykb at verizon.net>
>> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
>> Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 8:38 am
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Oil cooler (FG)
>> 
>> Hi All
>> I'm thinking of replacing my oil cooler (FG) with a bigger one to get my oil 
>> temps down during hot Texas days.
>> I dont have room in the whine compartment for a 2nd.
>> So my question is who makes the most efficient oil cooler or are they all about 
>> the same?
>> I was looking to replace mine with a 2008x airflow.
>> Running an io360 200hp
>> 
>> Thanks for the thoughts
>> Kevin Baker 
>> N164PS
>> 
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