Exactly, the pump is a scavenge pump and the beauty of the system is the
total positive pressure recirculation of the oil, and the cooling effect.
Errol (Datrats) has a couple of systems and they are A1.
Regards
Brad
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From: "uniken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 4:30 PM
Subject: RE: Dry sump Questions?
> instead of storing the below the crankcase in a normal style sump, the oil
> is stored in a reservoir or tank, usually in the boot. An auxiliary pump
run
> off the crankshaft pumps the oil from the reservoir to the engine and back
> again. It effectively eliminates oil surge, can also run a larger quantity
> of oil to keep it cooler. Also can eliminate windage problems in some
> instances.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chris
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Geordie Smith
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 2:44 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Dry sump Questions?
> >
> >
> >
> > Pardon my ignorance, but how does a Dry Sump system work?
> >
>
>
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