Engine Dehumidifier DIY

Discussion in 'Technical Corner' started by Huckster79, Dec 19, 2018.

  1. Shepherd

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    I put a 75watt incandescent light bulb inside the cowling, under the engine.
     
  2. Clip4

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    Seems like draining the oil to remove a moisture source and flushing to crankcase with nitrogen would work.
     
  3. Pinecone

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    How do you get the nitrogen into all the cylinders.

    Due to leakage, you would need to constantly flow nitrogen (or dry air) in.

    My mechanic recommends this - https://flyingsafer.com/2065