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Dale
The engine oil is a much better gear lubricant, the reason that it normally runs in ATF is for the clutch & brake operation in an automatic transmission, heavier oil would limped engagement & disengagement.
Georges B.
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Date: 06/16/05 11:00:29
Subject: [FlyRotary] re-drive question for Tracy
Tracy,
Ian brough up a point that could also apply to the
re-drive. Since the planet ass'y was originally designed
for lubrication with ATF, is there any particular reason
why it couldn't be run as a closed system with a "scavage"
pump circulating ATF, instead of using engine oil?
Dunno if there's any advantage to the ATF, for that matter,
but I thought I'd ask.
Dale
(to whom the thought just occurred that this may have already
been discussed - some years ago - and could be in the
archives.)
> Date: 2005/06/16 Thu AM 10:52:04 EDT
> Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: turbo oil drain
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> Hi Rusty, there is no rule that states that you have to use engine
> oil, since you already have a pump to scavenge and you really don't need
> much oil pressure for a turbo, add a small sump and a little cooler perhaps,
> and your worries of an engine oil leak are over. The added advantage is
> that you can lubricate before start and cool after shutdown.
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