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Subject:Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
From:Scott Daniel
Date:Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:38:59 -0700

Frank has shot video inside a DV oil pan, in flight.
and tested on oil temps and pressure extensively I suspect, at 50
degrees engine installation angle.

Doesn't everyone ? ! !  lol

On 9/17/2013 11:20 AM, Jim Arnott wrote:
> NOW you tell me.... (Not that I've seen any evidence of oil not being
> returned to the pan in a timely manner.)
>
> Might you have pictures?
>
> TIA,
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Grunthaner
> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:19 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A
> Comment
>
> I used the windage tray/oil pan gasket, but modified the drainage
> holes for
> proper return flow at the 50 degree mounting angle.
>