Hello Paul,
Thanks so much for that! Your pan looks *incredible!* even if you
wouldn't choose the clear coating for the exterior on another trial. Please
let me know whether your plan has worked; I have a pan like this for my race
car.
By the way, did you consult the factory drawing which shows the 1725 in
its Alpine GT configuration? This is *IMPORTANT* because the oil pump
pick-up is differently shaped than the standard 1725 unit. Furthermore, its
shaft *may* be longer --to accomodate the greater depth of the new sump--
and you ought to check this out BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR ENGINE!
You've been very helpful to me in the past (and even if you hadn't) I
wouldn't want you to go sailing forward without checking out these details.
Please don't blow up what looks like an incredible engine rebuild.
with affectionatel Best WIshes,
David
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From: CANISDOG@aol.com
Reply-To: CANISDOG@aol.com
To: alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Aluminum Sump Questions
Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 08:27:02 EDT
Jim is correct! As always.
I have used a finned oil sump from a 69 GT for my Series 3 Gt resto and
after hearing of Jim's woes I decided to "Clear Powder Coat" both the inside
and outside of the sump. To do this it first had to be baked to boil the
oil out of the pores, then sand blasted and baked again. Again more oil
came to the surface and the process started over. After 3-4 bakes all the
oil came out. It was then clear coated both inside and out.
I cannot attest to the performance since I have yet to hit the road! But
it seems to me this should hold more oil than the standard and help with
cooling. But then Jim has never given me bad info so we will see....
Here is a picture of mine on the engine stand in the garage. Notice the
clear coat actually turned the color of the aluminum to a solid gray. If I
had it to do over....I would just clear coat the inside and leave the
outside natural. But then this will clean up real easy.
Paul
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