For those using the EZ cool flap, are you happy with its performance? Has it made an appreciable difference in CHT's for you? Is the actuator holding up?
Thanks in advance for any product reviews on this.
The EZ cowl flap(s) work as advertised. I added two to my IO-540 powered -7 and they keep the CHT and oil temps 30+ cooler on climb out. Once leveled off and temps stabilize, I pick up 7 knots once they're closed. They are robust and well engineered, but honestly, one actuator developed an internal wiring issue, which I mentioned previously, and it was replaced speedily without question. Nothing is 100% but ASA comes pretty darn close.
Also I simply glued mine into the cowl with Hysol E20NS...no rivets without any issues. Just my $.02 as I have no affiliation with them other than being a happy customer. Woody.
I need one of those! An open-end wrench just doesn't cut it. Unfortunately, they're "Out of Stock". The last time I installed a filter, like a fool I used motor oil on the gasket rather than DC-4. I'll never make that mistake again.antisplat oil filter wrench is pleasure to use. great.
I too have purchased from Antisplat and am well pleased.
I want to hear from those that have installed the almost 14 kit to see what the reaction is. Does it really make the plane bigger as far as shoulder to shoulder occupant relief and can you still see ok through the windshield etc? are there any negatives?
Thanks
The mod does not change the shoulder width measurement. It essentially allows the seatback to recline farther, which moves your chest further back from the panel, and also gives you a bit more headroom.
While that doesn't sound like much, it makes a huge difference for me.
allan , I have bought 5 item from you all great. Saw this thread about 14 seat mod. so I went to you web site and could not find it?? What am I missing. Thank Jim
I need one of those! An open-end wrench just doesn't cut it. Unfortunately, they're "Out of Stock". The last time I installed a filter, like a fool I used motor oil on the gasket rather than DC-4. I'll never make that mistake again.
This fool (me) has used the same oil that will go in the motor, on the gasket for over 51 years, and have NEVER had a problem removing the filter with a filter band wrench...........
Maybe you are over torquing the filter.
When installing an oil filter in an automobile, I always tightened them until they made contact plus 1/4 turn. I never had one leak, and they were always easy to remove - even though I had used motor oil on the gasket. Now these spin-on Tempest filters on my plane specify 17 ft.lbs of torque, which seems WAY to tight to me but that's what I have been doing. When I asked the A&P at my local maintenance shop why my filter was difficult to remove, he told me "The oil gets hot and sticks. That won't happen if you use DC-4". We'll see...Maybe you are over torquing the filter.
That makes a lot of sense, but in doing a little Internet research, Lycoming (and many others) recommends using DC-4 on the filter gaskets. I found that information in Lycoming SSP-885-1 which is their 1988 instruction for replacing an old screen-type filter with a spin-on filter. They also say, "Always use a six point socket when installing the filter". I used a crow-foot, which worked fine when installing but not removing. Live and learn...agree, in my opinion I don't believe you should introduce foreign matl's to the lube system.
When installing an oil filter in an automobile, I always tightened them until they made contact plus 1/4 turn. I never had one leak, and they were always easy to remove - even though I had used motor oil on the gasket. Now these spin-on Tempest filters on my plane specify 17 ft.lbs of torque, which seems WAY to tight to me but that's what I have been doing. When I asked the A&P at my local maintenance shop why my filter was difficult to remove, he told me "The oil gets hot and sticks. That won't happen if you use DC-4". We'll see...
In the meantime, I bought myself an AntiSplatAero filter wrench from Aircraft Spruce. That should help.
I use DC-4, never had a problem, torquing to the manufacturer's specs ...