These questions aren't dumb at all -- at least if they are, I struggled
with them also in five years of running a Club Ford.
It is best to have the tank low enough that when you shut the engine off
the oil doesn't drain back into the sump-less engine. I had a Tiga which
had a tall thin sump behind the driver and that was the only problem I
had with it. Even at that, it caused me no problem EXCEPT the first time
I checked oil before running the engine, added oil, then started it up
and had oil all over everywhere.
Oil level in the sump doesn't matter much as long as it doesn't come out
the top and a level is amintained to work out of. In my case, there was
a baffle about two inches below the filler and I filled the sump until
while running the level was just below the baffle. Prior to starting the
engine the first time, just put in about four quarts or so for initial
lube.
The biggest problem I had was getting the oil pump to prime before
firing the engine after rebuild. It was always a chore that took an
hour. Maybe somebody else has a good tip for that.
Please be sure to fully understand the flow route for the plumbing
system prior to building your tank. It is SOOO easy to switch one line
and ruin an engine. GOOD LUCK!
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