[tcb] Re: Deep oil sump
- From: Neil <nbmdude@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:07:44 -0700 (PDT)
Hey Dan, gotta question about the Gene Berg sump....the add mentioned you'd
have to specify the size tube when ya order...how'd ya know what size to order?
Is it by engine size?
--- On Wed, 7/21/10, Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> From: Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: Deep oil sump
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 8:10 AM
> I run this one:
>
> http://www.geneberg.com/product_info.php?cPath=5_105_2726&products_id=438
>
> Some of the empi ones I looked at were junk (buyer beware)
> It has never hit anything.
>
> On Jul 21, 2010, at 7:17 AM, Julie wrote:
>
> > The '68 Bus of mine is homemade camper, a one of a
> kind which is cool but it is much heavier than let's say a
> Westy. It has been suggested to me to perhaps add a
> deep oil sump, with the idea being that more oil will help
> the engine that will be working hard moving such a heavy
> beast stay cooler. Do you think it is a good idea?
> >
> > When talking to my local parts guy he wanted to make
> sure that I am aware that the deep oil sump adds up to 2
> 3/4" to the bottom of the engine. There are some
> choices that are thinner but then hold less extra oil.
> Should I be worried about extending the engine closer to the
> ground? I don't imagine doing any crazy off roading
> adventures with this Bus, it is currently in
> not-so-great-a-shape so it is odd just imagining it moving
> at all.
> >
> > Julie
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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