To: flyrotary@lancaironline.net
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Cooling Problem Identified
Reply-To: rogersda@myway.com
From: "Dale R." <rogersda@myway.com>
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Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 11:08:43 -0400 (EDT)


Hi All,

   - On Sun 04/18, David Leonard < Daveleonard@cox.net > wrote:

>Well, I finally discovered the cause of my inability to circulate
>coolant...  Rust.  Upon taking the engine apart to replace the coolant
>o-rings I discovered the massive amounts of rust shown in the picture.
>And this picture does not even do it justice.  The rust was so thick it
>was not allowing any coolant to flow.  This is the front side housing,
>but the others were just as bad.
>

   This points out how important it is to do a flow test early in 
the troubleshooting process.  How much time was spent - with the 
system, and on-line - trying to isolate the non-causes?  Knowing 
how long it takes to fill a 5 gallon container will tell a person 
some very significant information about the cooling system.  Ummm, 
okay, knowing how long it *should* take is an important part of 
that, too.

   David, I grieve with you over the loss of the center and end 
housings.  I hope you find an inexpensive source for some 
replacements.

Dale R.
COZY MkIV-R #1254


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