[tcb] Re: Deep oil sump
- From: Conrad Klahn <conradk@xxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:52:30 -0500
There was an interesting program on PBS re: Chinese manufacturing and most of
the reproduction is done either by eye/hand reverse-engineering, or from
sketches or poorly translated CAD. So given that, it is amazing they can get as
close as they do. The manufacturers offer services such that you send in
photographs, general dimensions, etc. and they will reproduce it. It all made
sense when they compared it to the age-old calligraphy art.
But you're right - would you rather have an engineered product or a
reverse-engineered product.
As an aside, I plan to use an oil cooler rather than a sump. As far as the
additional oil volume goes, great idea. As far as the cooling goes - the extra
oil gets hot, then what?
On Jul 21, 2010, at 5:43 PM, sammie smith wrote:
> 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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