GLPalinkas
Well Known Member
A friend of mine (yes, really) has the RV-6 described below. He is the builder and it's been flying for 4-5 years (350+ hrs, I believe). He did an oil change the other day and found that the filter did not have any oil in it. Oil pressure and temp are ok.
What would cause a engine to not have oil in the filer if pressures are good? The fact the pressure is good must mean the oil pump is working ok (or bad sensor?) How about the vernatherm? I think the vernatherm only limits the oil flowing thru the cooler, right?
Additionally, recently his cht's have been elevated. Oil flow problem of some kind, I think, but what?
Any help appreciated.
RV-6 Flying
Mattituck TMX-360 (I believe)
Carb
Fixed pitch Sensenich
What would cause a engine to not have oil in the filer if pressures are good? The fact the pressure is good must mean the oil pump is working ok (or bad sensor?) How about the vernatherm? I think the vernatherm only limits the oil flowing thru the cooler, right?
Additionally, recently his cht's have been elevated. Oil flow problem of some kind, I think, but what?
Any help appreciated.
RV-6 Flying
Mattituck TMX-360 (I believe)
Carb
Fixed pitch Sensenich