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steerr(at)bellsouth.net
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 Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:01 pm Post subject: Coolant temperature sensor |
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I did not receive a coolant temperature sensor with my engine, even
though a temperature gauge was included. What sensor are folks using
and where are you placing it?
Thanks.
Bill
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andynfultz(at)bellsouth.n
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| Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject: Coolant temperature sensor |
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Bill,
If you are refering to a STRATUS engine, and I have to assume you are,
mine came with the sensor installed in the rear of the right side of the
block.
Andy F.
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steerr(at)bellsouth.net
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| Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:01 am Post subject: Coolant temperature sensor |
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Yes, it's a Stratus Subaru engine. I believe you're talking about
connection #5, which the manual refers to as "engine block
temperature." Is that correct? I'll look next time I'm at the airport,
but is there another connection that's just for coolant temperature?
Thanks.
Bill
On 7/9/2011 11:01 PM, Andy Fultz wrote:
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Bill,
If you are refering to a STRATUS engine, and I have to assume you are,
mine came with the sensor installed in the rear of the right side of the
block.
Andy F.
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bryanmmartin
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| Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:50 am Post subject: Coolant temperature sensor |
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Mine did not have a sensor just for the coolant temperature. But, since it's an aluminum block, water-cooled engine, the block temperature near the water jacket is going to be very nearly the same as the coolant temperature. And this way, there's one less place for a leak to occur.
On Jul 10, 2011, at 10:59 AM, Bill Steer wrote:
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Yes, it's a Stratus Subaru engine. I believe you're talking about connection #5, which the manual refers to as "engine block temperature." Is that correct? I'll look next time I'm at the airport, but is there another connection that's just for coolant temperature?
Thanks.
Bill
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andynfultz(at)bellsouth.n
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| Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:44 am Post subject: Coolant temperature sensor |
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Bill,
As Bryan stated here there is no seperate water temp sensor and I believe
you are correct on the connection # as well.
Andy F.
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gkrysztopik(at)satx.rr.co
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| Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 6:40 pm Post subject: Coolant temperature sensor |
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I cut up some 1/8" NPT "T" fittings and welded them into an aluminum
tube that acted as a hose coupler. I made one for the rad inlet and one
for the outlet to measure temp drop. I used the same gauge and put a
switch in.
Gary
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d3dw(at)sbcglobal.net
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| Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 6:54 am Post subject: Coolant temperature sensor |
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HI guys. I have two things to analyze. I have been flying in 100degrees plus and my block/coolant temp goes up to 208 degrees. (My oil temp NEVER goes over 185 because I have a heat muff over my muffler for cabin heat). Now, I followed a suggestion in this recent discussion...wrapped my pipes with heat wrap...and my EGT temp went up 120 degrees from 1330 in cruise to 1450...but the head/watertemp only went down about 4 or 5 degrees. The EGT goes up even further in a hard climb with the wrap...1500.
1. Is the oil temp being that low a good indication that the rise in head/water temp is not a problem at 1450?
2. Would you take off the wrap to get back to 1330 EGT and fly with the water at 208? Don Walker HDS Stratus, 450 hrs
Incidentally, I experimented with airflow measurements over the radiator back on the belly. Laminar airflow from belly surface to about six inches down is very low. Airflow under the belly starts flowing better over 6" below the belly. this indicated the need for a scoop that extends beyond 6" below the belly in front of the radiator. I added a scoop and got improved cooling.
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Subject: Re: Coolant temperature sensor
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I cut up some 1/8" NPT "T" fittings and welded them into an aluminum tube that acted as a hose coupler. I made one for the rad inlet and one for the outlet to measure temp drop. I used the same gauge and put a switch in.
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