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OIL THERMOSTAT

in General Tech Discussion 9 years ago

  • Re: OIL THERMOSTAT

    by » 9 years ago

    Thanks for clarifying that for me. I am doing my 5 yr rubber and now is the time to make a change. My system has a thermostatis and I was thinking of removing it. I do not like the idea of any flow restrictions or failures. Keep it simple is my moto. Other than the shorter warm up times are there any other benefits? Is there a risk of failure to be concerned about?
      
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  • Re: OIL THERMOSTAT

    by » 9 years ago

    Really shouldn't be any risk adding or removing the thermostat. The thermostat is supposed to be just for faster warm up times and maintaining a minimal operational temp. I just put a piece of 2" aluminum tape over the radiator and my winter time oil temps are usually 205F-215F. I see 200F once in a great while on cold mornings. That last statement needs to be taken with a grain of salt since I live in Tucson, AZ and I don't think we had a freezing day this winter which was fine by me.

    If it gets below 72F I'm looking for a jacket and if it gets to 25F I'm looking for anti freeze for my morning drink. :lol:

    Roger Lee
    LSRM-A & Rotax Instructor & Rotax IRC
    Tucson, AZ Ryan Airfield (KRYN)
    520-349-7056 Cell

      
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  • Re: OIL THERMOSTAT

    by » 9 years ago

    good point, I don't fly in anything less than 20 F
    That has been a treat this winter, we did not get above that until last week.
    Should be good now until next winter, once I get it back together that is. I think I will leave it in for those lovely cold days.
      
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  • Re: OIL THERMOSTAT

    by » 9 years ago

    Some previous discussions that touched on this subject.
    http://www.rotax-owner.com/en/rotax-forum/4-general-discussion/5087-thermo-bob-coolant-thermostat

    Mike G
      
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  • Re: OIL THERMOSTAT

    by » 9 years ago

    If I had a choice, I'd go for the pre-heat over thermostat every time.....
      
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