[TR] Aluminum Oil Pan

[Carl TR]

Yes - I am referring to the internal tray.  Thanks all.  I'll check with
BFE.  

Regarding the skid plate - I heard that it won't work with the larger
sump.  Not sure why - Am I mistaken?

Carl


-----Original Message-----
From: jerryvv at adelphia.net [mailto:jerryvv at adelphia.net] 
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 2:57 PM
To: cfmtr3a at verizon.net
Cc: 'list Triumph'
Subject: Re: [TR] Aluminum Oil Pan

Carl, Are you refering to the internal windage tray that fits between
the pan and the block or as others are indicating the external skid
plate that provides some protection for the pan as it does sit about an
inch lower than the frame? 
The windage tray is important and is used to prevent the oil from
flowing up the inside of the block during cornering and perhaps leaving
the pick up screen without any oil to pick up for the oil pump. It's
important but you can run without it too. I did for several years until
I could fabricate a correct windage tray. If on the other hand you are
refering to the skid plate then I'd pay attention to the other folks who
have written to you.
JVV
---- Carl TR <cfmtr3a at verizon.net> wrote: 
> I just realized that the aluminum oil pan on my TR3A does not have the
> splash plate (or whatever it is called).  
> 
> What is its purpose (Or how does it protect against splash)? And is it
> absolutely necessary?  I have sourced one in Europe but before I spend
> the $ (short supply right now) thought I would ask the collective
wisdom
> of the list....
> 
> Does anyone know of a source here in the states?
> 
> Thanks
> Carl
> 61 TR3A TS81802LO
> Tampa, Florida