Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #9290
From: sqpilot@earthlink <sqpilot@earthlink.net>
Subject: Fw: [FlyRotary] Re: Oil temp sensor
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:48:39 -0500
To: flyrotary <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>

----- Original Message -----
From: "sqpilot@earthlink" <sqpilot@earthlink.net>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 8:38 PM
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Oil temp sensor


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
> To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 4:14 PM
> Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Oil temp sensor
>
>
> > The answer is "yes", Paul
> >
> >     However, you need to make certain that the sensor is a match for
your
> > gauge else it could cause a misrepresentation of temperature.  Normally,
> the
> > best bet is to try the manufacture/distributor of the temperature
gauge -
> > frequently they have a number of different plug/screw sizes with a
common
> > sensor element
> >
> >     What make temp gauge do you use for your oil??
> >
> > Ed Anderson
> > RV-6A N494BW Rotary Powered
> > Matthews, NC
>
> Hi, Ed....it is the AV-10 engine monitor system made in Canada. I have
tried
> unsuccessfully to contact Peter Rummel, (the manufacturer) to inquire
about
> the recommended oil temp sensor.  It has a female voice that alerts you to
> any item that goes out of parameters.  I will make the same inquiry to the
> Canard Aviator's group, as many LongEZ aircraft have the AV-10 engine
> monitor. Even though they are running Lycomings, perhaps they can shed
some
> light. Thanks, Ed.  Paul Conner
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "sqpilot@earthlink" <sqpilot@earthlink.net>
> > To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 4:14 PM
> > Subject: [FlyRotary] Oil temp sensor
> >
> >
> > > Hi, fellow rotary enthusiasts....I am trying to find out if anyone has
> > > located, or is using, an oil temp sensor that is a male pipe plug
> thread,
> > > ie....1/4 NPT or 3/8 NPT.  That would be the simplest installation for
> me.
> > > Any and all suggestions and/or sources would be much appreciated.  I
> have
> > > run my engine for approximate 10 minute intervals, and the water temp
> has
> > > been fine, but don't know about oil temp yet, as I need this sensor.
> > Thanks
> > > in advance for all replies.  Paul Conner, 13b powered SQ2000 canard
> > >
> > >
> > >
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