Re: smoke systems for YS120FS

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From: Pete Foss PO/46
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1993 13:58

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In article 726340578snz@harrier.demon.co.uk, bob@harrier.demon.co.uk (Bob day) writes:
>By way of experimentation I'm installing smoke on an OS91 in a Pitts.. So far 
>I've tapped the backplae to provide pressure to the smoke tank, and wrapped
>some Ali tube round the head as a preheater.. That's about as far as i've 
>actually got... I have a Dubro smoke valve to turn the smoke on/of...

If you are talking about an OS91 four stroke, you won't get any crankcase pressure.
The crankcase is vented (thats what the oil drain nipple is). On most
four strokes you need an electric pump and a check valve.

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