[tcb] Re: Deep oil sump
- From: Eric Thomas Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:36:52 -0500
I would say it would be more of a problem for a lowered bus, but as your
is still a 4x4 I don't see a problem.
Doesn't Dan Martin have a deep sump on his bay bus?
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?
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> 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.
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> Julie
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