flytoday
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After extensive work to my -6A I'm restarting my O-320 D1A. The cylinders were re-assembled as-is.
My question is about Mineral Oil. Going from Constant Speed to Fixed pitch I'm getting a plug installed in the forward end of the crankshaft. It isn't sealing yet, so I'm leaking Mineral Oil. After the rebuild Aviation Mineral Oil was used to fill the crankcase.
While I am doing ground run-ups do I need to keep adding Aviation Mineral oil to maintain 6 quarts? Would any mineral oil (i.e. automotive) work while I troubleshoot the leak?
Thanks!
Carl
My question is about Mineral Oil. Going from Constant Speed to Fixed pitch I'm getting a plug installed in the forward end of the crankshaft. It isn't sealing yet, so I'm leaking Mineral Oil. After the rebuild Aviation Mineral Oil was used to fill the crankcase.
While I am doing ground run-ups do I need to keep adding Aviation Mineral oil to maintain 6 quarts? Would any mineral oil (i.e. automotive) work while I troubleshoot the leak?
Thanks!
Carl
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