(12-03-2018, 10:22 PM)Tony Press Wrote:If it did you'd probably break the engine mounts off...flexible mounting obviates the perceived need to stiffen.(12-03-2018, 02:57 PM)Charles P Wrote: In my pressure fed engine I don't need the oil sieve/filter because it's got a full flow filter. However I have replaced the sieve/filter with a 1/4 steel plate with some 5/8 holes in it. My thinking was to add some strength and have a horizontal baffle against oil surge.
Since the engine is going back together now I'm questioning the "strength" value. Would a lighter baffle be sensible?
What have other people fitted?
Thanks
Charles
I don't believe a 'bolted on' plate would add anything to the crankcase stiffness !
Cheers, Tony.
(12-03-2018, 08:10 PM)merlinart Wrote:(12-03-2018, 05:14 PM)Chris KC Wrote: I believe it's possible to fix oil leaks to all intents and purposes without resorting to such measures - I'd save the weight (unless you fear an ME109 might have a go at you from below? In which event a bit of armour plate has much to commend it). Personally I just fit the strainer, if only to catch some of the bits in case of engine disintegration.
A Bf 109 if you don't mind! What about an Me 110 though, a G, with 20mm "Schrage Musik" kanonen!
Arthur
My uncle Charles was shot down by an ME110, I recall being most impressed by how understated his account of the event was. It might have made a more entertaining story had he been flying a 1924 Chummy...