Finn Lassen wrote:

When flying yesterday, I had time to look at oil pan temp and oil temp. I noticed
oil temp as high as 95C [203F] (time you Yanks learn to convert from Celsius!) with oil
pan temp at 105C [221F]. I think this was at approx 160 mph level flight. I don't think
outside temp was more than 85F.

After landing, I found that some of the vinyl covering on the .016 alu that I used
for my oil cooler air scoop had torn loose, obstructing maybe 1/4" of the intake
area. Doesn't take much to raise temps!

Going to get my transponder certified Tuesday so I can legally leave the pattern
and climb to a decent altitude.

Finn

I am kind of curious what your oil cooler duct looks like Finn. Got any pictures
of just that?

Paul Lamar
 
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