Hi Ian, when filling my motor with oil I only bring it up to the lower mark on the dipstick - given the aft tilt of the motor when the airplane is on the ground, this is equivalent to a two third full indication when the motor is level. If I fill it to the upper mark it will blow lots of oil while flying. That said, I would like some pictures - [email protected] - and I appreciate your diligence. Best Regards, Tom
On Wed, Feb 21, 2024 at 2:28 AM Ian WIlliams <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > Our little Dimona now has around 550 hrs on the engine (SMOH) . > > There has been a small increase on oil blow by coming out of the crankcase > vent. While not a lot, and no real need to top up between oil changes, it > does make a mess. Not a lot of oil can go a long way. > > So after suitable investigation helped by Mr Google, I have designed a > small oil catch can mounted alongside the right hand carb. > > It is very effective. Now no mess to clean . Although it could be said > that if a VW engine does not leak some oil there is something wrong with it. > > So If anybody is interested, send me yr email address and I will send > some pictures. > > It uses a very common cast aluminium (electronic) enclosure with 2 > perforated fiberglass sheet dividers inside. Between the dividers I have > used a plastic wool type material . > > > > Best regards > > > > Ian Williams > > New Zealand (ZK-GCB) > > > > > > >
