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Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:52 am
by Big Man
Our Ela 08 oil temp is running between 110 and 117 deg C with two up.......
What is the best way to bring the oil temp down:
1. Install a scoop on water radiator?
2. Install a scoop on oil radiotor? It has got the larger radiator on, as well as thermostat
3. ( suggestions please )
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:30 am
by Low Level
Geeeez Julius - this is seerious.
It's keeping you awake at 4 in the morning. Even used Splinter's
pen to post the message.
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:51 pm
by Big Man
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:05 pm
by MAGNIficent
Big Man,
What does your agent suggest?
How does these temperatures compare with other similar Gyros?
How many hours on your Gyro?
Oil Temperature always been a problem?
What type of Oil do you use?
What is your ambient temperature when you achieve those Oil temperatures?
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:23 pm
by t-bird
The first ELA’s came out with a small radiator which caused overheating. The radiators size was increased which solved the problem.
The oil radiator was also moved more into the airflow on later models.
What is your CHT temperature ?
What is your coolant to water mixture in the water radiator ?
What is your EGT readings ? Could be running to lean
When last were your carbs balanced ?
How many hours on your engine ?
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:29 am
by Big Man
M0del 2008
CHT = 80
Coolant = 50/50
EGT Left = 800; Left = 700
Carbs balanced 1 month ago by Glen Meyer @ Springs and serviced
Total hours = 150
Fuel consumtion = 21L/hour at 80 mph; 29 psi; one up. ????
Tempretures high only when 2 up
Outside temp was 23 degees C
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 12:29 pm
by t-bird
What does Glen say about the 100 degree difference on your EGT’ s
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:36 am
by Big Man
Glen says the Ela's oil radiator's angle must be changed to 30-40 degrees. ( not 90 )
I fitted a scoop, and it looks like it works.....
Will test it again today.
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 2:46 pm
by Big Man
Oil temp is now fine
Ek het vanoggend my eerste vrou opgevat en ook saam met BONZAI BELL
'n brekkie geniet by Kittyhawk. (Gelukkig weet sy nie van hiri forum nie; tensy Sukkelaar haar vertel ... 
)
Ek 145kg; vrou 63kg plus 65L petrol. Oil temp = 108 max.!
Viva Ela 08
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2011 4:40 pm
by BONZAI BELL
En ek dog jy het gewig verloor om Saterdag in jou suit te pas???
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:54 am
by Splinter
Big Man wrote:Ek het vanoggend my eerste vrou opgevat
Is daar dan n ander vrou waarvan ons ook moet weet pa? hahahahahaha Nou hardloop ek!
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:18 am
by t-bird
145 kg pilot - That is impressive
Re: Ela 08 oil temp running high
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 4:17 pm
by Big Man
T-Bird, I'm not big man for nothing...............
