Jim,
Don't know right now the total answer but I can tell you that this
situation is typical in NASCAR dry sump systems. In fact, one of the
reasons to spin the pump is to get the oil out of the pan.(don't want
the crank to go slammin into the oil) My T'Bird always drains back but
then I also use 5 WT Red Line Race Oil (qualifying oil). I'll check with
the smart Bob and get you the real answer.
Grib
"Do what others Won't and you'll do what others Can't for the rest of
your life"
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim Dincau
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 8:57 PM
To: land Speed List
Subject: Dry sump question
Hi all,
I was getting ready to start the engine in the street roadster for
the
first time and I found something that has not happened on the modified.
After warming the oil, priming the system and getting 30 PSI with the
starter motor I let it sit over the weekend. Today I checked the oil
level
in the tank and lo and behold it's down to one quart after being at
eight
quarts on Friday. I checked the pan and found the other seven. I checked
all
the plumbing and it is connected the same as the other car as per Barnes
instructions. There are two differences; one the tank has a greater head
than the installation in the modified and two is the use of redline 40
weight racing synthetic instead of the 50 weight we use in the blown
alcohol
engine. I know the synthetics will find leaks that you would not see
with
non, synthetics, is this the cause?
Jim in Palmdale
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