Ok gents, so I'm only in mid indiana and it hasn't even gotten that cold.
I've only had my 9A for a couple months and flown maybe 20 hrs. I've noticed the temp don't get much up above 160, and pressure remains around 90 on cruise. 450 hrs on engine and all appears normal, so nothing wrong....yet. What have you northern/colder folks doing, taping over the oil cooler? Lycoming says there is some type of blocker panels for this. I'm really not into constructing anything. Anything quick? I'm running 20w50 xc with camguard, starting with a 50 degree engine. Oil is just over 6 qrts. I've heard some said to reduce oil amount to raise temp. That's just crazy and will not do this. My Reiff "standard" heater system is arriving in a few days...but that won't heat much beyond 100. Thx for the advice. DM
I've only had my 9A for a couple months and flown maybe 20 hrs. I've noticed the temp don't get much up above 160, and pressure remains around 90 on cruise. 450 hrs on engine and all appears normal, so nothing wrong....yet. What have you northern/colder folks doing, taping over the oil cooler? Lycoming says there is some type of blocker panels for this. I'm really not into constructing anything. Anything quick? I'm running 20w50 xc with camguard, starting with a 50 degree engine. Oil is just over 6 qrts. I've heard some said to reduce oil amount to raise temp. That's just crazy and will not do this. My Reiff "standard" heater system is arriving in a few days...but that won't heat much beyond 100. Thx for the advice. DM