Hi Mike I could well be wrong here (got no data either) but I don't think the oil level in the sump reaches up to the main bearings when level. If it did then the bearings would be running in unfiltered oil in addition to that pressure fed. Oil would also run up into the cylinders behind the pistons would it not?
Regards John. John Martindale 29 Jane Circuit Toormina NSW 2452 Australia ph:61 2 6658 4767 m:0403 432179 email:john_martindale at bigpond.com web site: -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Stirewalt via KRnet Sent: Saturday, 5 September 2015 6:16 PM To: krnet at list.krnet.org Cc: laser147 at juno.com Subject: KR> Jim Faughn's engine Snip....... I've got a theory that taildraggers need to be propped up so the engines sit level if they are going to sit for any length of time. It keeps the oil from pooling to the rear. Keeps the cam and front crankshaft bearings bathed in oil. It's just a theory I've come up with so no hard data here but it just makes sense to me.......sheep shears ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.6125 / Virus Database: 4409/10576 - Release Date: 09/04/15
