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From: Dale Rogers <rogersda@cox.net>
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Subject: [FlyRotary] RD1B lubrication (was: oil supply for Ross)
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> I flew the Ross PSRU 200 hours on my Long EZ (rotary)
> and after 2 failures I am installing a Marcotte PSRU. 
> Ross recommended using engine oil and Marcotte says to
> use gearbox oil that requires a reservoir.  

   This has brought back to the surface a question I've had 
niggling about in the background.  The planetary gear system 
Tracy uses was designed to be lubricated by Dexron/Mercon II 
or III.  What, if anything, are we giving away for the 
convenience of using the engine oil pump?

Dale R.