Jan 09 2016

Oil heat continued

For this version of oil heat, I needed a stand tube for the oil sump.

Tubing was welded to a fitting
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I was cut 3.5” which hopefully only allow oil to be removed from the sump at a level great than 4.5 quarts. If the sump gets below the level the tube will be come uncovered and protect the engine. This is needed in case of a hose break (unlikely).

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I needed to move my oil sump drain to a new location since then hole is now being used by the stand tube.

The oil suction filter cap was removed and drilled and tapped for the quick drain plug.

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I wanted to control the air from the preheater so a door was fashioned,

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and a control cable was installed to allow opening/closing the door in flight.

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