Engine Temp 230 degrees
07-14-2010, 07:44 AM
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I use Mobil 1 15w50. Flash point is 230 degrees. Where did you get that information, as I get really close to 230 degrees.
07-14-2010, 10:29 AM
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Those "flash point" temps are where the vapor "may" ignite. Not sure where those temps came from but they seem low; most flash points are in the 400 range. EDIT: 
I think those are Celsius temps.
Completely different than the temp at which oil breaks down.
I think those are Celsius temps.Completely different than the temp at which oil breaks down.
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07-14-2010, 06:35 PM
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Just an FYI, I spoke to Dustin Whipple & Teague, they say heat is the enemy of blower motors & 160~180* is the recommendation, water 110~120*, no more. In fact Teague says condensation gets worse @ higher temps. (though I would agree boiling should clear it, until you cool it down idling into the marina, where it would condensate again).
Whipple believes my issue is block pressure, Teague says run it
Whipple believes my issue is block pressure, Teague says run it
07-15-2010, 09:33 AM
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This site has the lower numbers...
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Oils1.html
This site has flash points in the 400's
http://micapeak.com/info/oiled.html
It would appear that the flash points in the 400-500 degree range is correct.
http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Oils1.html
This site has flash points in the 400's
http://micapeak.com/info/oiled.html
It would appear that the flash points in the 400-500 degree range is correct.
