"Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

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"Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

Postby tigger_na » Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:29 pm

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I'm reinstalling my 912 from a tractor to a pusher. I'm thinking that the radiator that was part of the tractor installation is too small for a pusher. The radiator will be mounted behind the cabin, under the engine. The aircraft is tandem, so I should have sufficient air behind the cabin. If you have a similar installation, what is the size of your radiator and where can I buy one?

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Re: "Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

Postby German » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:21 pm

Go to your local autospares dealer and see what will satisfy your need, v/w golf opel etc
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Re: "Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

Postby Morph » Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:44 am

the 912 radiator is very small, because it only needs to cool the heads.

you can have someone make one up for you. I had mine made by Silverton Radiators, ended up being a tenth of the price. I attach the size and specification
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Re: "Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

Postby Dish » Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:47 pm

MOOOOOOORRRPHHHH - how are you lad >??/ good to see you !!
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Re: "Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

Postby Morph » Fri Feb 15, 2013 1:26 pm

Very quiet this side Dish my mate
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Re: "Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

Postby Boet » Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:41 pm

Hi Morph! Welcome back!!! (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^)
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Re: "Aftermarket" radiator for 912 pusher needed

Postby tigger_na » Fri Feb 15, 2013 10:05 pm

Thanks for the help guys. I have the Rotax radiator as suggested by Morph, but I'm thinking it might not provide sufficient cooling in a pusher, especially since it isn't installed in outside air. I'm going for a VW radiator now with a core size of 380x320mm.

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