Liv,
I have also wodered the same thing about my engine. I have the 1296 engine
in my '68 MK3. I didn't know if there was supposed to be a screen on it or
not...there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of room in there for one.
I Have no idea.
Dave
'68 Spitfire (aka "Pitfire")
http://angelfire.com/d20/davies_stuff/Spit.html
>You should have a screen built into the oil pan- this is what the Heralds
>have. It encloses the top of the sump, so large pieces are trapped before
>they get to the lower level. (Although I would prefer a regular screen on a
>floating pickup- you can't drop below the level of the tube that way, should
>you be oil level deficient) The oil pickup tube goes through a grommetted
>hole ion it.
>
>Scott
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>> Hi listers,
>> we have an old, original oil pump for our 67 Spit. This pump doesn't
>> have a screen on the oil pick-up. Has anybody seen this on their pumps.
>> Can I get away without a screen?
>> Thanks for any info.
>> Liv
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