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    jonstark's Avatar
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    Default Re: 582 water temperature management

    I’m aware that minimum water temp for TO is 150. I’m also aware that it’s more important to have the cylinders good and warm not just the water. After landing my water temp has to be brought back up to at least 150 before taking off again. Not doing any touch and goes. Only full stop and go. I’ll have to double check the temp on landing but I know it’s lower than my green arc.

    Jon
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    Default Re: 582 water temperature management

    Assuming a correct thermostat etc,if your temps are still dipping in finals check the vent line from the cylinder head to the header tank/radiator cap,this is only a vent line but flows enough coolant to allow over cooling.
    Installing a restricter will help keep the temperature more stable.

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    Default Re: 582 water temperature management

    I installed a
    Flap on my radiator to help keeps temps up on descents and for faster warm up

    JimS

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