Winterization baffles?

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Originally Posted by hharney

When I did my complete makeover back in 2009 I found a set for the front engine and fitted them for my cowling before I painted. After trying them the first year in cold temps there was no difference recognized in temps. Oil temps, cylinders all remained the same with or without the baffles. I have never tried them again. It was some significant modifications to the cowling too. I now have plates designed for my oil coolers to restrict the cold air and allow the oil to reach temperature. I never did find any baffles for the rear engines even though they are listed in the parts catalog.

Hey John, I have a set of front cowl baffles for sale 😃

I took a look at the IPC's this morning and Cessna completely redesigned the winterization baffles from your aircraft to mine.

Here's the early baffles: https://imgur.com/hdyUdEq

Here's the later baffles: https://imgur.com/VWWIJgR

Here's the rear that Don has for me: https://imgur.com/m3U7NPq

I think that rear will make a *substantial* difference in my operating temps. I'll be very curious to try it out.

Originally Posted by hharney

Hey John, I have a set of front cowl baffles for sale 😃

I wonder if perhaps you have the later model ones and that's why they didn't work/didn't fit your cowl?

John