[Healeys] 100 with DW aluminum sump-

[Rich C]

I have no experience with the DW alloy sump for the Hundred, but I recently 
fitted one to a 3000. It was accompanied by a note stating that careful 
removal of 1/4" of material is needed on the bottom of the oil pump pick up 
tube, as the thickness of the bottom of the pan comes closer to the pick up. 
They state the screen will be almost on the bottom and this clearance will 
ensure adequate oil flow clearance. I was not impressed by having to mess 
around with this. Therefore it would seem that the bottom inside surface of 
the alloy sump is marginally shallower than stock.

Rich Chrysler


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From: "T+ B Willig" <willig at wtnet.de>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:43 AM
To: "'Chris Dimmock'" <austin.healey at gmail.com>
Cc: <Healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 with DW aluminum sump-

> Chris,
>
> Denis did not mention this topic in his instruction sheet...I might be a 
> bit
> too cautious, but as the wall thicknesses of the alu sump are far bigger
> than of the pressed steel, original, sump, I fear that the oil level gets
> too high in the sump (?), causing the crank to foam up the oil. Should I
> reduce the oil quantity??
>
> Thomas
>
>
> -----Urspr|ngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: Chris Dimmock [mailto:austin.healey at gmail.com]
> Gesendet: Sonntag, 14. Mdrz 2010 15:00
> An: T+ B Willig
> Betreff: Re: [Healeys] 100 with DW aluminum sump-
>
> Nah. Thomas.
> Denis already thought of that, if any of his other much more complex
> products are any guide; and he didn't tell you otherwise in his
> instructions.
> Otherwise, put the prescribed amount of oil in your old sump; then
> pour it into your engine and check the dipstick. And remember that US
> litres aren't Imperial litres. And make sure your oil filter is full.
> Chris
> www.myaustinhealey.com
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 15/03/2010, at 12:49 AM, "T+ B Willig" <willig at wtnet.de> wrote:
>
>> I have fitted a DW alum sump to my 100 and I wonder if I have to
>> recalibrate
>> the oils dipstick. Is that necessary? What did other owners do? I am
>> afraid
>> that I am going to overfill the sump, if I add the recommended
>> quantity of
>> engine oil.
>>
>> Your advise is urgently needed.
>>
>> Thomas Willig
>> ___________________m
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