[Healeys] Camshaft Question -- Now MPG

[Bob Spidell]

Common phenomenon in airplanes.  Many smaller engines--up to 360ci--have an 8-qt. sump, but won't hold more than 6 qts 
for long.  Most, also, spec a minimum of 4 qts and will run, for a while anyway, on 2.

I put 7 qts in the BJ8 when I change the oil (calls for 7.5).

Bob


On 6/10/2011 3:02 PM, Greg Mandas wrote:
> Thanks for the confirmation. I'm feeling better, but from other responses I think I'll find a friendly garage and get the emissions checked.
>
> As for the oil, I found I started using less oil if I didn't fill it up every time it was a quart low. I'd fill it up, go around the block and I'd be quart low where it would stay for awhile. I figure with a 15 pint sump, I'm not in danger of breaking anything.
>
> Greg
>
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