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Old 11-20-2014, 10:41 AM
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Default temporary oil cooler restrictor plate?

Ok, I should have done somthing about this during my last annual or at least when it was warmer outside but then again who thinks of this stuff when it's warmer outside? I want to install a temporary oil cooler restrictor plate. has anyone done this and are there any photos? I am heading to the airport to pull the cowl to see what can be done and then ordering or making a shutter system for perminate use later. But for now, I really need to get the oil temps up.

My ride back from lunch a few minutes ago. This is what we are dealing!

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Old 11-20-2014, 10:58 AM
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The oil cooler air flow can be restricted with a simple piece of cardboard and or tape for trial flights in the pattern, then when you have the size you want, make one from aluminum sheet. It could be bolted in, taped in, or perhaps you can figure out a way to make it so it holds itself in place by being springy. Try not to damage the fragile cooler fins while you are working in there. Also, make sure it won't get loose and flutter around.
Consider a roll of aluminum tape, handy for sealing baffles etc. that might be good for temporary or trial air control.
I probably should mention to use preheat during cold weather, but you already know that.
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Old 11-20-2014, 11:01 AM
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I use simple aluminum speed tape. Simple. Easy on and off. Also useful for many other things. I block about 70% of mine.
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Old 11-20-2014, 11:06 AM
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Aluminum speed tape? I'll look for some of that.

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Old 11-20-2014, 11:23 AM
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Gorilla tape works good too, and doesn't crack into tiny pieces that get stuck in the oil cooler fins like aluminum foil tape does after it's been exposed to enough vibration over time.
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Old 11-20-2014, 11:31 AM
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Or you might just want to buy the oil cooler shutter which will be good for this season, next and the next after that and each time you won't have to take the top cowl off to change it.

I use mine even in summer time if I need to raise the oil temp a bit at higher altitude.
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Old 11-20-2014, 12:25 PM
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Look for aluminum tape at a hardware store or DIY box store. It might be located in the heating and ventilation section since it is used for ducting joints. It is 2" wide by very thin aluminum with adhesive backing on a paper liner. Peel the paper liner way and stick to the face of the oil cooler.
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Old 11-22-2014, 04:43 PM
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just a heads up, I do not work with that stuff (and we use a lot of it during RENO) without wearing gloves, its thin and can be very sharp!

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Old 11-22-2014, 05:12 PM
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My engine is cold blooded and I start "winterizing" oil cooler early.

October needs just a little strip. November asks for 50% blockage to keep oil in the green.









In December I block all inner wall of oil cooler. I have a plenum and a larger cooler and can barely keep oil temps around 170F.







In January/Feb I completely block both sides of the oil cooler. One side wasn't enough to keep oil warm. It really helps.







Then sometime in March the procedure gets reversed. Tape peels off little by little every time during oil changes.
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