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Re: Dry Sump 102

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Subject: Re: Dry Sump 102
From: "Benn" <karhu@california.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 15:02:49 -0700
I kinda wonder if the seals which are in trannies and diffs are gonna
like half an atmosphere of pressure on the outside pushin' in....
Benn



> At present I plumb the tranny and QC breather lines into the same
tank. I'm
> considering plumbing them into the engine crankcase vacuum port and
put
> negative pressure on the tranns and QC seals. It keeps them from
leaking any  gear
> oil. Why do I picture someone with their lips sucked into their
mouth???  LOL
>
> Also, the gears will rotate easier in a vacuum! They will be sucked
around
> like a fan if I place the vent opening strategically! Dave, help me
out  here,
> what are the calculations on that considering a 9", 4.10 ring gear
and 15" of
> suck at the port next to the ring gear teeth? .000000001 mph
increase? LOL
> I'm doing it. It might push me into record territory!
>
> Otto




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