Major A writes:

 > I'm sure the biggest contribution to the torque with the engine off is
 > friction, primarily that of the cylinder sealing rings against the
 > cylinder walls, and maybe the resistance of the water cooling system,
 > which I guess is driven from the engine shaft.

Most small plane engines are air-cooled.


All the best,


David

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David Megginson, [EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.megginson.com/

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