27-12-2023, 02:21 AM
Seasons Greetings to all.
My 1928 magneto engine is fitted with an alloy sump which is approximately 3/4" - 1" deeper than the original pressed metal sump at the point where the dipstick drops in. As the dipstick still 'bottoms out" in the deeper sump the Full mark now sits at a lower level than previously resulting in a false reading.
As the dipstick does not have a shoulder I have packed it up with washers to restore it approximately to the correct depth.
For accuracy I would prefer to measure the distance from the oil filler hole to the oil level when correctly filled but am unsure if this dimension is known or whether somebody is able to confirm.
Thank you, Russell.
My 1928 magneto engine is fitted with an alloy sump which is approximately 3/4" - 1" deeper than the original pressed metal sump at the point where the dipstick drops in. As the dipstick still 'bottoms out" in the deeper sump the Full mark now sits at a lower level than previously resulting in a false reading.
As the dipstick does not have a shoulder I have packed it up with washers to restore it approximately to the correct depth.
For accuracy I would prefer to measure the distance from the oil filler hole to the oil level when correctly filled but am unsure if this dimension is known or whether somebody is able to confirm.
Thank you, Russell.