Pat Stewart
Well Known Member
After building 4 RVs last week I purchased number 5. I am starting to think I have an oil temp problem. Yesterday I flew the aircraft, OAT was around 90f, climbed out to 4500 feet and OAT was 82f. Cylinder temps were around 350-360f. Here is what is bothering me, oil temp peaked at 155f. The seller had taped up about 25% of the oil cooler and stated he did that to help raise the oil temps. Also around every adel clamp on the engine mount I see what looks like a little brown stain, at first that did not bother me but I am know wondering if it is heat related.
Here in North Texas I would have expected 200f on climb settling back to 180 in cruise. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Here in North Texas I would have expected 200f on climb settling back to 180 in cruise. Any thoughts would be appreciated.