I have taken the approach on the TR6 engine to directly feed three oil
gallery ports from the return line off the oil cooler and from the
Accusump. A "T" in the return line feeds to both the oil filter return and
to a manifold. The manifold is also fed by the Accusump. Threelines from
the manifold go directly to the gallery ports. See attached photo.
Note: Sam Halkias told me thatdirectly feeding the gallies is notreally
necessary. Whatis necessary is to increase flow,and that is done by
enlarging the hole[s?] in the engine block that feed the gallery to 1/8th
inch. I figure any way I can keep a lot ofpressure and volume on number 1
main and rod bearing is good. Of course, I have oil pan baffles and a
windage tray [and this year will use Racestorations heavy duty, extra
capacity aluminum sump]. Hope to keep the e.ngine all together this year
On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 7:19 AM, <WEmery7451@aol.com> wrote:
> In a message dated 2/4/09 10:34:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, Billb@bnj.com
> writes:
>
> << Going through an oil filter adapter plate doesn't seem to do that for
> me.
> I'd like to protect against catastrophes like having that filter
> rupture or
> come unscrewed and still having bearing oil pressure long enough to get
> the
> motor shut down. >>
>
> I originally used an adapter plate between the oil filter and the block.
> This didn't seem to help at all. I then drilled and tapped the center oil
> gall
> ey
> port for 3/8" pipe thread, and used an adapter fitting for the equivalent
> of
> 1/2" AN line (forget the number). This made a big difference as far as
> regulating the oil pressure.
>
> Most people have a machinist drill and tap the fitting. I did this myself,
> and had to take some time removing the iron shavings with a magnet --
> unless
> you want to take out the aluminum plugs and ramrod the particles out. Even
> then, some will lodge in the oil feed ports.
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