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Thread: Rotec CHT issue

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    Default Rotec CHT issue

    I have recently installed the Kitfox-supplied bump cowling on my Kitfox SS with the radial Rotec engine. I am experiencing pronounced CHT increase (450 degrees F at cruise) and wonder if anyone out there with the Rotec engine has experienced similar issues.

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    Default Re: Rotec CHT issue

    That is really high. What were your CHT's before and what cowling setup did you have?
    Phil Nelson
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    Default Re: Rotec CHT issue

    I'd be interested in a couple things:
    -what were CHT's before?
    -what is the gap between the rear of the bump cowl and the rear of the engine cowl?
    -do you have any inter cylinder baffles?

    Can you attach a few pictures of the cowling?

    Thanks
    -Mike Kraus
    RV-4 built and sold :-(
    RV-10 built and flying
    KitFox SS7 built and flying and now on amphib floats!

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