Oil thermostat

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rmullins
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Oil thermostat

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Has anyone here installed an oil thermostat? Sounds like people have good results with them. If so I would greatly appreciate a picture of the install. I ordered one from CPS and it came with no instructions.

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Rick,

Check out page #1 of "kit #121" for a pic and some advice.  Hope it helps a little.
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That's what I was looking for, thank you!
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I would highly recommend one.  Mine works great.  Make sure you put it on correctly.
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Even during the warm months it would take 10 - 15 minutes to get up to temperature. Once the temps dropped into the 30's I was sitting for 20 - 25 minutes and even then on descents the oil temps would drop out of the recommended operating range. I definitely need either a thermostat or some way of controlling the airflow through the radiator.
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I probably wait <5mins to reach 120 before takeoff power can be applied.
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It shure is worth it,A few pics.
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Oil Thermostat

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Rick:

Did you get all the information you needed to install the oil thermostat?
If not, I'll post my instructions that I got with mine that I bought from Lockwood Aviation in Florida,  if you need those directions, I'll be happy to type them in for you.

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Yeah Roger, thanks.  I've got what I need, information wise anyway. I will be placing another order with Aircraft Spruce tomorrow. I would think by now I would have been on their Christmas card list....

This place is great. Thanks to all for all the help and information over the year, and everyone have a happy new year in '09!
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