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Old 14th Dec 2007, 18:52
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yakmadrid
 
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Thanks for the tips guys. Of course the soviets did operate this airplane at extemely low temps. but they did not care about the cost of a new engine. It looks like the pads that attach to the outside of the oil tank is the best solution to warm the oil and extend the life of the engine.
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