05-10-2018, 12:35 PM
The engine in my chummy is built up with studs in the crankcase. Also on the nosecone and dynamo etc. I think it works well except perhaps the long dynamo stud which seems very prone when the dynamo is off.
The spreader plate is an excellent addition. Perhaps a slight mod for those who want an original looking sump with the stiffness of the cast ali sumps would be to profile cut a thicker spreader plate, cut off the pressed bit of the steel sump and weld the thicker one on.
Much as I liked the extra oil and stiffness of the ali sump on my special, I suspect that removing an engine with one fitted in a unmolested Austin bodied car would be impossible (or very difficult) without removing the sump first.
Ruairidh, I guess the seven workshop gaskets are quite hard silicone? So they don't compress a huge amount? If so I shall have to enquire as to the maker. I have use for such a material soon.
The spreader plate is an excellent addition. Perhaps a slight mod for those who want an original looking sump with the stiffness of the cast ali sumps would be to profile cut a thicker spreader plate, cut off the pressed bit of the steel sump and weld the thicker one on.
Much as I liked the extra oil and stiffness of the ali sump on my special, I suspect that removing an engine with one fitted in a unmolested Austin bodied car would be impossible (or very difficult) without removing the sump first.
Ruairidh, I guess the seven workshop gaskets are quite hard silicone? So they don't compress a huge amount? If so I shall have to enquire as to the maker. I have use for such a material soon.