Mike,
Mine used to get hot when new but improved with age.
Biggest change I made was to put a moulding in the bottom of the lower cowl
to provide a smooth passage of air into the coolers and more importantly at
the rear of the coolers where the hot air goes out. On any cooling system it
is most important that the air can flow smoothly, especially out.
ZK CHV
Mono XS
914-Airmaster
170 hrs
Sue and Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "mike toft" <watervet@mweb.co.za>
Subject: Europa-List: Hot Running 914
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> Hi All
> I wonder if any of you flying at high ambient temperatures 30 degrees
Celsius + have any bright ideas about keeping the 914 turbo cool on climb
out - 1'm finding temperatures creeping up past 120 degrees soon after take
off which some what limits my immediate climb - it returns to 106 - 112 on
cruise.Any hints tips would be really appreciated!!
>
> Mike Toft
> ZU CTG Trigear /914/Airmaster Prop - test flying!
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