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Well yes, with a caveat. On my testbed engine the IO-520 sandcast case. The oil filler neck past the opening is quite large and I use a rubber plumbing cap that comes with a spiral hose clamp. Make a small hole in the middle and run the probe through the hole about 12-14" and lower it into the...

The temp/humidity logger I use is a Elitech GPS-6 It will log and plot the temp/humidity with a very tiny probe that I have lowered into the crankcase from the oil filler hole. They also make a wireless version when wifi is available and a cell version which I have when experimenting with...

Hi, Just to add a few thoughts here. I have been building/testing engine dehumidifiers for my planes for several years. The desiccant systems will work very effectively and for a long time between recharging if designed and installed properly. I purge the engine in my 185 after each flight...

Thank you all again for all the suggestions and advice. We are going to fly in a day or so as the wx here has been lousy the last few days. I will do all the tests while the owner flys and record the numbers and see where we are. I think the Gami's are labeled Left and Right with Front Middle...

Kevin, Thank you for the reply. Yes, it is an IO-520. FF is past the redline on the aircraft ff gauge and I am not sure on the JPI ff gauge. The egt on #5 seems reasonable in the low to mid 1400's as I recall. It does have Gami's. I was just wondering if this is a somewhat common issue with...

Hi, I am new to this forum and have a C-185 but am helping my friend get comfortable in his newly acquired 64 C-210 non turbo One issue we noticed is the #5, I believe, cylinder temp will shoot past 400-420 on a normal climb and you have to lower the nose for more speed to get it below 400. In...