Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #46321
From: <MikeEasley@aol.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Oil Temps and Oil Doors
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:53:57 -0500
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
The standard Lancair baffle kit includes the oil door.  So you might be able to purchase the left-rear pieces and add the oil door.  Some models of IO-550s have low oil temps and I'm sure Lancair designed the baffle kit because of the need to reduce air flow to the cooler to maintain 180 degrees.  Most of the IO-550Ns have high oil temps due to a redesign of the oil cooler.  My oil door has been on the hangar shelf almost since the first flight.  I settle in around 200 degrees in cruise.
 
One thing you might want to check is the vernatherm to make sure it isn't sticking open.
 
I think I read somewhere that you need to get your oil up to 180+ to cook off the moisture in the oil.
 
Mike Easley
Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs




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