Need a couple of chassis dimensions pls

[robo]

http://www.daileyengineering.com/20-...ITH%20PUMP.jpg

http://www.daileyengineering.com/dry_sump_oil_pans.htm

Bob

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Hi Bob, sorry I've not got round to replying yet, I've been a little sidetracked trying to get the plasma cutter running with the new torch. It was a doddle to fit but it still doesn't work, I cant get the HF pilot to fire and as I need to get the shell cut up and weighed in to recover some cash for the mig I've had to resort to the angry grinders

I've not taken a measurement of the auto box from centre flywheel to bottom of bell housing yet but you were spot on with the flywheel which is 13 1/8". Also from centre flywheel to bottom of oil pickup is 8" which means prob + 1" ish for sump clearance, might get away with it if I put tractor wheels on! so have resigned myself that a dry sump is the only feasible option.

I wasn't keen at first partly due to cost and partly because although I new what a dry sump system was I wasn't too familiar with them. I feel better about it now as I've managed to find some useful info about them and I don't see any reason that with enough time, more research and practice with the tig I couldn't do my own sump and possibly even the tank, with regards to a pump I think for my needs a 3 stage would be more than enough, 2 scavenge, 1 pressure. The M60 already has an external filter housing so should lend itself quite nicely, although as the feed/exit pass through the current sump I'd have to look at a suitable oil entry.

I've seen that link you put up in my searches, very sweet looking sumps but no prices!

I found another dedicated kit, in the states again, but at just under $4k for the kit and sump its waaaaaay out my league:

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...kit-p1877.aspx

Its going to have to be research, research, more research, DIY & Fleebay

When I get a few spare mins I'l get the crane out again and try the lump in the frame with no sump/alternator and see how it looks, and I'l post the piccies up.

Bruce

[robo]

Best place for a pump is the ebay autos site. loads of bargains on ex nascar stuff. You will get all you need bar the sump for around £300

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...5&_sop=3&_sc=1

Bob

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For sure, I've already set up my daily search lol

I appreciate all your help Bob, I've got to go plat the daughters hair now so she can go to bed and wake up with ringlets

[robo]

How did the ringlets turn out bruce. Are you still bestest dad

Bob

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Originally Posted by robo

How did the ringlets turn out bruce. Are you still bestest dad

Bob

All good Bob When she tells me I'm the bestest dad it normally means she wants something

[robo]

That sump from vac sport looks like something that could be knocked up at home without too much grief.

http://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac-...px?Thread=True

Bob