Thermostasis Oil thermostat

I am now flying the 2nd 12 and along with the mod that made John famous, I also have the mod that made Marty famous (i think).
The oil thermostat is excellent. I purchased it from Steve at Aircraft Specialties and Tom of TS Flightlines. I also bought their relocation kit and Brake lines. The service from both vendors was better than I ever expected and the product quality is great.
Regarding the oil thermostat, I can't say enough good about it. Very short warm-up!! Very constant temp during a long cold descent. No more dipping into the yellow upon reaching traffic pattern altitude. Great idea Marty (I think it was you).

I think the oil thermostat was John's idea too.

Mich48041 said:

I think the oil thermostat was John's idea too.

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Ya think, huh??

I'm not sure. Was it your idea Marty?

My understanding of Flight Design is they are now standard thanks to Kent Johnson of Stanton Sport Aviation.

THANK YOU - - -

Many have copied it. I helped Marty install his the same way I did mine. This and the "Heater Damper Door" make this a good cold weather plane now. I also very much appreciate the Reiff Engine Pre-heat kit.

Well, it appears that I have my credits all wrong. As usual, the" Master Thinker" Joe is right once again. Anyway, it's a good mod.

Hey Dave, don't sell your cowl mod short. It's also a fantastic mod!!

Tom

They make a thermostat for Jabiru too. We're now installing them as standard equipment on our S-LSAs. Very nice!!

todehnal said:

Hey Dave, don't sell your cowl mod short. It's also a fantastic mod!!

Tom

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Thanks Tom. I also moved the new one forward as soon as the epoxy was dry on the cowl duct. I could barely slip my little finger between the muffler and the oil cooler. I can easily slide my hand in there now.