I hate to say this; but most of the current Empi stuff is junk.
For the most part it is Chinese copies of original stuff. I have
come to the conclusion the Chinese can't reproduce anything
according to specs. I avoid using Empi stuff whenever possible.
From: Ronnie Hughes <fracdogii@xxxxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 10:21:54 AM
Subject: [tcb] Re: Deep oil sump
Dan is correct. The last two EMPI ones I bought required extensive
grinding to make room for the bolts to attach to the engine. I
even used socket head cap screws to help. The last one I bought
could not be modified enough to make it useful. It's still in my
parts box if anyone wants it.
From: Dan Martin <danandkatrinamartin@xxxxxxx>
To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 8:10:48 AM
Subject: [tcb] Re: Deep oil sump
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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