Fairchild Club Forum

--- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "Bob" wrote:
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> Dan,
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> I think you are doing just fine. Many engine pros want engine oil temp of at least 185 degrees, in order to remove moisture from the engine oil. I have a 1939 with a large oil cooler hanging out the bottom, and can't get my oil over 160 degrees unless I block off part of the cooler.
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> Your 250 degree Cyl Head Temps are just fine. I recall that the max climb temp is about 425 and max cruise temp is about 350. The hottest cylinders on the engine are #2 and #5. There is a factory mod to the removable baffle that is supposed to help cool #5.
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> Bob Waldron
> Webster, MN
> 1939 Fairchild 24K
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> --- In fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com, "super_dan2000" wrote:
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> > I JUST completed a restoration on my 1939 Fairchild 24. It has a Ranger engine.
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> > Everything seems to run perfectly; I've got about 5 hours ground time on the engine, and have flown it about 2 hours. Oil consumption is nil, and it hasn't missed a beat.
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> > Just wondering, the oil temp is consistent around 190 degrees F, and the CHT is steady around 250. Is this normal?
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> > The days have been hot and fairly humid, but I can't seem to find any information on normal operating ranges of the engine...
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> > Any input would help. Thanks!
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> > -Dan
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