mr tone Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 what fittings do I need to connect pipes to a rocker cover and where could I get them? Would be greatful for any advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted October 28, 2004 Author Share Posted October 28, 2004 what fittings do I need to connect pipes to a rocker cover and where could I get them? I got mine from a company called Manflex in Warrington. They can supply a "bulk head connnector" to attach to the rocker cover and then either a straight or 90 degree hose connector in brass, carbon steel or stainless. They can even supply braided hosing if necessary, I went for an oil resistant rubber. Let me know if you need the details. Cheers Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ash Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 The fittings required will depend on the rocker cover, If it is a aluminum cover like mine, then the cover can be threaded and the fitting screwed straight in, I used a Hydraulic adaptor (large bore) from a local supplier but most Hydraulic suppliers will have suitable fittings and pipe. If it is the original tin cover then like Graham says you will need a bulkhead fitting. Also to help with the oil surge the block fitting was supplied from Vulcan but I guess Burtons etc do a similar fitting. Steve are you running a baffled sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Yep, baffled sump (not the Westfield one) - it's a cut 'n' shut steel one done by a chap who modifies a lot of them for Caterhams. Good point about the steel mesh getting clogged with oil, I removed mine last night so will see how it goes next time we get a dry day Surprising how much mesh there is in those caps! Think i'll also try re-locating my catch tank as it's currently fairly low down in the engine bay. Thanks for the advice. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crisp Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 How do you stop the oil coming out of the dip stick hole? I suppose a HP oil pump makes it worse?? matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7SE Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I suppose a HP oil pump makes it worse?? Shouldn't have any effect. What you are experiencing is caused by excessive crankcase pressure - often caused by pressure blowing past the piston rings. Cures? - Engine rebuild, or improve the breathing through the the other hole - i.e. the crankcase breather. Check to see if it is blocked, throw away the oil separator, plumb-in as suggested above. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.