Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #49451
From: Greg Ward <gregw@onestopdesign.biz>
Subject: Fw: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator/Oil Cooler Combo
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:08:28 -0800
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Ward
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:15 PM
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator/Oil Cooler Combo

Hey Tom;
Couple early pictures of our P-51 scoop.  We went for it because of that same article.  Additionally,  we can drop it with removal of 4 hose fittings, 106 screws, 10 bolts, and a tranny jack.  everything is external until it hits the cowling, and almost identical to the P-51 profile, so we're hoping for a little thrust bonus.
Greg Ward
Lancair 20B N178RG in progress
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 7:13 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Radiator/Oil Cooler Combo

Thanks all ……

Okay …. So here’s what I’m taking away here.

 

Coolant style heat exchanger at the oil filter location : Not currently being used in known rotary applications. Consensus is that it is not sufficient.

 

Oil Cooler in the radiator? I read where Tracy (in an early version) tried running a coolant coil through the oil pan.

So is everyone running a separate oil cooler?

 

I’m putting this in a canard and will be using the P-51 style scoop. I’ve bounced back and forth between that and a NACA scoop. After reading an article on the ‘Meredith Effect’ I settled on the P-51 scoop.

 

I’m a ways off on the engine install but I’m trying to avoid painting myself in a corner. I should be installing my engine next summer with a little luck.

 

T Mann

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