Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #35686
From: George Lendich <lendich@optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: oil level was Re: Primary regulator, and motor mount plate
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:13:44 +1000
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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And now for another wacky question...  I read in the archives that the Renesis runs the stock oil level one inch above the bottom of the engine. 
 
While it's probably not ideal, would it hurt anything if I ran the oil level in the single rotor (13B REW parts) above the bottom of the engine a bit?  I know there would be some power loss, and frothing from the chain being in the oil, but other than that, is it a significant problem?  
 
This all goes along with my poor man's dry sump system.  It would be a way to make sure the drain line stays submerged, and to supplement the 2.5 quart capacity of the oil/water cooler I'm using.  
 
Thanks,
Rusty (awesome job on the fuel computer Ed!!!)   
 
Rusty,
1" above the oil pan seems about right as the 13B (RX7) normal full level is at the joint between the pan and the engine.
That's where I would have it.
George ( down under) 
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