david4
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| posted on 19/2/07 at 10:14 PM |
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pinto engine
I have a pinto engine going into a locost which has a shorten sump. Do we need to modify the dipstick? It has dellortos twin carbs, these could be in
the way of the dipstick. Does anyone know of any modfications to help with this problem?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 19/2/07 at 10:16 PM |
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DONT modify the dipstick, the max level of oil remains the same, regardless of whether the sump is chopped or not!
As for it clashing with the twin carbs (I had the same problem) carefully bend the tube away from the carbs so it doesnt clash. Be very careful, as if
the tube is a bit rusty in the block it may snap off...not so clever!
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 19/2/07 at 10:19 PM |
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You can bend the dip stick tube so it comes up beside the carbs. I had this problem too. Mine is very very close but has enough clearance. Beware nbt
to loosen the interace between the dipstick tube and the block. This can come loose, and is a bugger to get to stay permanently fixed!
Rich
[Edited on 19/2/07 by jamesbond007ltk]
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flak monkey
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| posted on 19/2/07 at 10:21 PM |
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You shouldnt need to modify the dipstick...
The max oil level is set so that the crankshaft doesnt cut through the oil when it rotates, thereby giving you aerated oil (useless for
lubrication!)
Yes the capacity has changed, but thats something you have to live with. Mine takes about 0.75 pints less now its been chopped.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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jamesbond007ltk
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| posted on 19/2/07 at 10:24 PM |
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David,
Having read your post i realised the second part of mine was indeed completely nonsense so has been deleted. You were too quick for me!
Rich
quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
You shouldnt need to modify the dipstick...
The max oil level is set so that the crankshaft doesnt cut through the oil when it rotates, thereby giving you aerated oil (useless for
lubrication!)
Yes the capacity has changed, but thats something you have to live with. Mine takes about 0.75 pints less now its been chopped.
David
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mcerd1
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| posted on 20/2/07 at 09:09 AM |
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Yep, no need to change the dipstick mark - unless the engine sits at a different angle in your car (compaired to the sierra)
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DarrenW
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| posted on 20/2/07 at 09:51 AM |
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If tube does become detached, i have managed to secure mine in place with JB weld. Observe all usual cleanliness rules.
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david4
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| posted on 20/2/07 at 09:56 AM |
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Thanks for your help,we will give it a go the next step is the engine rebuild.
david....
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John.Taylor
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| posted on 20/2/07 at 12:33 PM |
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I choped down my sump and extended it as per the usual formula and haven't lost any capacity at all. Dipstick is as Ford originally intended.
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