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Old 06-29-2012, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bongodriver View Post
the manual states 5 min max, this really means you should get 'at least' 5 minutes before engine damage starts to occur.
Provided the safe coolant and oil temperature limits are observed / can be maintained. Given that +12 lbs develops 30% more power than what the cooling system was sized for, there may have been issues with that.

Are there any cooling trials for the Spitfire I/II?
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