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Old November 14th, 2007, 16:08   #21
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Default Re: C172 engine overheating question

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What would cause a lycoming 0-320 engine to overheat under these circumstances?

-oil is filled 7qt's with 100+ oil
-oil pressure in the green always
-just had oil/filter change 14 hours ago
-engine cowling is free of obstructions


Any ideas?

-Ryan
Lower the nose...

But seriously, it sounds like the guage, try swapping the guage and then runthrough a routine of slowflight, and stuff to get her hot, and see what happens.

btw, what happens to the engine with power at idle
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