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Old 04-14-2014, 05:44 AM
Tooch Tooch is offline
 
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Default Climbing guages?
So here is something I noticed on my way to SnF. I have a RV-7A with an O360 and Vans steam engine gauges. About an hour and a half into the flight I noticed my oil pressure and oil temp reading higher than usual. Also one of my fuel gauges was not coming off full. I decided to cycle my master. When I did, my gauges went down. The oil from 200 to 160.

I flew a short flight the other day and the same thing but I waited till I was on the ground before I cycled the master.

Anybody have any idea what is causing this.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Matt
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Old 04-14-2014, 06:11 AM
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Default Voltage?
What was your voltage reading? Watch your Volt meter next time. Chances are you are having higher-than-normal voltage output. Check your engine ground strap as well. Cycling the master most likely reset the voltage regulator.

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Old 04-14-2014, 01:10 PM
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Thanks Vic,
My voltage was at 14. I will check my regulator and the ground strap.
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