Hallo. It seems that my first fly will happen soon: I hope to start my engine in a week or so.
I am a bit confused about preoiling procedure.
According to SI 1241C, I have to fill the oil tank or sump (point #1). Point #3 states that for wet sump engines, the oil cooler should be filled, too (this implies disconnecting the oil inlet line). And then. Remove 1 spark per cylinder. Turn engine with starter until oil is visible on the disconnected oil line. Reconnect. Turn engine again until 20 lbs. of pressure is obtained. Reinstall plugs. Start the engine.
Questions is: do I also have to follow point #3 and fill the oil cooler tank or the tank will be filled from the engine itself, while cranking? (Some folks here on the VAF fill the tank). Is the O-320 D1A (bought new from Van's 2 years ago) a dry or wet sump engine? (sorry for the stupid question...)
Any other suggestion for my first engine start?
Thanks.
I am a bit confused about preoiling procedure.
According to SI 1241C, I have to fill the oil tank or sump (point #1). Point #3 states that for wet sump engines, the oil cooler should be filled, too (this implies disconnecting the oil inlet line). And then. Remove 1 spark per cylinder. Turn engine with starter until oil is visible on the disconnected oil line. Reconnect. Turn engine again until 20 lbs. of pressure is obtained. Reinstall plugs. Start the engine.
Questions is: do I also have to follow point #3 and fill the oil cooler tank or the tank will be filled from the engine itself, while cranking? (Some folks here on the VAF fill the tank). Is the O-320 D1A (bought new from Van's 2 years ago) a dry or wet sump engine? (sorry for the stupid question...)
Any other suggestion for my first engine start?
Thanks.