Clark1961
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Ok, so I'm working on getting the t-Dak cured of it's hot running tendencies. Made significant progress by using good ole red RTV to seal the baffles to the oil cooler. The temperature now runs just about on the "0" of the "180" mark so it's acceptable. I would like to get it down to running right at 180 if I can.
To that end I've identified the largest air leak appears to be between the aft center section of the crankcase and the lateral baffle. It's a pretty good gap and I didn't like the idea of shooting it full of red RTV.
I've discussed sealing the area with my A&P-IA and he suggested that felt may be a good material. His opinion was that the area should be sealed and the air leak probably wasn't by design to cool any components. The mags are directly behind the baffle so I thought maybe cooling was a factor.
Anyway, the A&P didn't have a supplier to suggest. I'm thinking just about any high temp felt such as glass fiber or nomex should be ok. Maybe a commerical HVAC supply will have a sample.
Any good suggestions on sealing this area of the baffles?
To that end I've identified the largest air leak appears to be between the aft center section of the crankcase and the lateral baffle. It's a pretty good gap and I didn't like the idea of shooting it full of red RTV.
I've discussed sealing the area with my A&P-IA and he suggested that felt may be a good material. His opinion was that the area should be sealed and the air leak probably wasn't by design to cool any components. The mags are directly behind the baffle so I thought maybe cooling was a factor.
Anyway, the A&P didn't have a supplier to suggest. I'm thinking just about any high temp felt such as glass fiber or nomex should be ok. Maybe a commerical HVAC supply will have a sample.
Any good suggestions on sealing this area of the baffles?