I flew my RV7 O-360 today at maximum RPM and reached 2800 at times. Throughout the flight the oil temp remained at around 215 deg F (101 deg C). I kept the speed and RPM up as I approached the field and once I turned down wind, I reduced the power significantly to decrease the speed to 100mph. The moment I did that, the oil temps went to 300 Def F (150 deg C) in seconds. I landed immediately and this temp was not maintained for more than 5 minutes.
I suppose that it was the sudden loss in speed causing this extreme temp increase or could also be the temp probe.
Have you experienced something like this before? DO you think I damaged the engine?
I suppose that it was the sudden loss in speed causing this extreme temp increase or could also be the temp probe.
Have you experienced something like this before? DO you think I damaged the engine?