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<DIV>Don:<BR><BR>Yes, I am hearing similar stories all across the country.
The air flow over the crankcase does seem to improve bearing life.</DIV>
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<DIV>Tony Stillman<BR>Radio South<BR>3702 N. Pace Blvd.<BR>Pensacola, FL
32505<BR>1-800-962-7802<BR><A
href="http://www.radiosouthrc.com">www.radiosouthrc.com</A></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, November 12, 2003 5:33
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Glow plug failures</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 11/12/2003 3:18:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, <A
href="mailto:tony@radiosouthrc.com">tony@radiosouthrc.com</A> writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also, I think everyone is paying a little more
attention to the temperature, especially in the crankcase area. New
models are showing up with air scoops to direct fresh air over the rear
bearing area, and I'm sure that helps, no matter what engine you are
using!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tony Stillman</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
<DIV>All, I agree with Tony's comment on temperature, after the Fresno contest
this year, at Jerry Budd's suggestion, I installed some airflow 'diverters'
that forced air over the case and lower portion of the crankcase to keep that
area cooler. Had plenty of air flowing around the head and upper case
but no directed flow over the lower end. Not a scientific measure by any
means, but I think it helps, I intend to do the same in future planes.</DIV>
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