Sam Birchill
  • Carson City, NV
  • United States
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ZODIAC XL
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http://www.sams601.com
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Jabiru Air baffle.

Posted on September 16, 2014 at 9:05pm 0 Comments

These are the last picturtes of the cooling baffle that were taken today, Sept 16th, 2014.  There is just one more item to add to the system to be finished.  I will take that tomorrow and add it to my photos

Jabiru Cooling

Posted on September 10, 2014 at 3:44pm 2 Comments

I am just completing a cooling baffle for my 601.  This design is by Bob Gutteridge.  He is an EAA Tech Advisor who built a Jabiru aircraft with the 3300 engine.  He had continuing problems with cylinder head heating problems and designed this baffling system.  I copied his desing and adapted for the Zodiac.  I should have this finished this week and will report on my temps.  On my first flight I had cylinder head temps right near 400 degrees with the older Jabiru fiberglass system.  

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At 1:47am on September 23, 2014, Mack P. Kreizenbeck said…

Sam,

I've looked at your cooling system and think you are on to something that will work!

Anxiously awaiting your test results,

Mack

At 3:01pm on December 13, 2009, Gerald "Jerry" Duncan said…
Sam... How's it going?... What's your decision on the upgrade package?... I'll give you a call... Jerry
At 6:35pm on January 1, 2009, Stephen R. Smith said…
Hello Sam,

I checked out your website. Lots of detail there. Glad the intake splitter and cooling scoop worked for you.

Steve
At 6:25pm on January 1, 2009, Zenith.Aero said…
Nice website!
 
 
 

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