My engine consistently runs hot - 220 and above. I have only the oil temperature gauge.
It takes about 15 minutes - regardless of ambient temperature to reach 220, and then continues up to 220 and sometimes 230 if i'm not careful.
I have the new oil cooler plenum installed. I did not notice an oil temperature drop.
I have run with aeroshell, Phillips and now exon extreme - none made a difference.
I was wondering what your temperatures are?
Is there anyone out there with a dynon or more instrumentation that has an idea about cylinder head temps or exhaust temps?
Anyone with some ideas (on how to cool it down)?
I know I can mess around with baffeling (more air through the cylinders to cool the oil, and more air to the cooler), new oil cooler (have to adjust the plenum myself), and air egress (lip extension etc.). I do not have any instrumentation other than oil temp so i'm hoping someone out there have more information or CubCrafters has tested some of these ideas.
Did you all know that TCM recommends an "ideal" temperature range of 175-195?
They also quote a max temperature of 225? Our handbook and POH says 240. I was wondering if anyone knows why the discrepancy?
Also can anyone tell me what consistently running hot will do to my engine? Excessive wear? Shorter TBO? - what are the effects?
Thanks for any help.
Diana