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turbot



Joined: 03 Apr 2011
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:53 pm    Post subject: overheating Reply with quote

Got a model 2 KF with 582 that's getting to warm 180-200 under load.

Did a bunch of reading & came up with this plan.

On next trip to airport am going to try the following in stages;

- check coolant mix
- drop rad 1" to get into more airflow, & fill 1" space with foam to seal gap ( have standard ( I think ) 4"ish high rad under cabin )
- check for a thermostat & check its temp setting
- pull rad & check for scale buildup

May try a laser thermometer on head to check the temp gauge also.

Anyone been through this & want to add anything.





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Guy Buchanan



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PostPosted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:36 pm    Post subject: overheating Reply with quote

That's what I did and it worked for everything but the hottest (110F) days.

Guy Buchanan
Ramona, CA
Kitfox IV-1200 / 912-S / Warp 3cs / 500 hrs. flying again.
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