In a message dated 11/26/2007 1:48:47 P.M. Central Standard Time,
mattreeves@yahoo.com writes:
I checked my hydraulic fluid level. It was almost to the top -
about 3/4 inch HIGHER than MAX. I suspected there was not enough room to
push fluid back when free-falling. Some people told me the fluid level
didn't matter but it did - A LOT.
I reduced the fluid to mid-point between MIN and MAX and tried
again.
Matt,
Verrrrry interrrrresting. If you had no fluid leaking from the
reservoir, there may be another problem. The reservoir must be vented -
usually thru a small hole in the filler cap.
It makes one wonder if those that have had problems with high pressure on
both sides of the hydraulic system, after a temperature rise, might have
that explained because they lack any vent in the system. Hmmmmm?
Those of us with older, smaller reservoirs long ago found relief by keeping
the fluid level at the "low" indication - and there was a vent.
Otherwise, the vent would produce an ugly mess of congealed red fluid under the
pump.
Scott Krueger
AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL
(KARR)
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