TorAtle Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 (also posted to the sevens list) I've spoken to Neil at Pace today. They would like to make a DS kit for the K-series engine but as he said they have plenty to do so they don't *have* to do it. For it to happen they will need some help from us (are you surprised Mike?? :-). We will have to react quickly or else we will run out of time (his words). The system will be based on a 3 stage Slim Jim pump. The biggest problem is where to mount it. They have acquired a K block since I last had contact with them so know there is a shortage of treaded bosses on the inlet side of the engine. A solution would be to design the sump with a couple of additional bosses and mount the pump somewhere in between (as low as possible ideally). I mentioned that the engine is canted over in a Caterham and asked how this would affect sump design. I said about 11-12 degrees, is this correct?? Anyway it shouldn't prove too much of a problem given that the engine isn't canted over more, and it sounded like they wanted to make a sump that could be used both in Caterhams and say an Elise. It would be useful to have detailed pictures of how the inlet side of the engine looks on a RHD Caterham. Also some pictures of the front side of the engine (without the cam drive belt cover) and the sump showing the amount of canting and ground clearance. A picture of how the Caterham DS pan looks like wouldn't hurt. They have access to a SuperlightR which they will use once they have a good idea of where to mount the pump. Anyone with a digital camera? I don't think pictures of my installation would be much of a help.. Tor Atle PS this is what we get (quote): cast ally sump pan 3st oil pump poss mounting bracket ( maybe able to mount the pump on the sump ) oil pump pulley crank pulley drive belt maybe oil in to engine adaptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Tor, I have my engine on the stand at the moment and can take the pictures you require. Should have them by Thursday. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorAtle Posted August 21, 2001 Author Share Posted August 21, 2001 Thanks Peter, can anyone take some pictures with the engine in situ as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Tor Bl%dy rare picture that'll be; collectors item!!! No offence intended Peter/Roger K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted August 22, 2001 Share Posted August 22, 2001 I can take pictures of the Supersport engine in situ. [i presume Chris is referring to the brief periods of time my engine spends actually in the car.] Edited by - Peter Carmichael on 22 Aug 2001 10:06:29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorAtle Posted August 22, 2001 Author Share Posted August 22, 2001 Forgot about your other engine - even better! Tor Atle PS if you find a good spot for a 6.5x6.5x18cm 'block' (that would be the pump) let me know. Oil inlets/outputs on the top/bottom and a rotor with approx 8cm diameter pulley on the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted August 22, 2001 Share Posted August 22, 2001 Err, yes Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Carmichael Posted August 23, 2001 Share Posted August 23, 2001 Pictures taken. Need to download and send tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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