Dry Sump , Oil Inlet

[hpt_simon]

Hi Everyone,

Been a while since i started my biuld, but shes finally comming on.

Quick question i have for you guys, been searching the net for a few days, and cant find any specific answer.

I am finishing my dry sump build, and was planing on fitting a npt male to -12an male fitting on the oil inlet on the block (thread where oil filter bolts on). but jut realised there is a oil spring release ball bearing in the block itself, is this for pressure release or draing back? can i just ignore this and go ahead and fit a fitting straight into the block, or would i have to take this bearing out and tap it and fit a grub screw?

thanks again

simon

[GTRPSI]

If you check the RB26 blocks, this is blocked off with a plug.

Thats what i did to my RB30, i removed the holding ring, ball bearing and spring and shoved a bung in there with locktite and went around with a center punch to ensure it wouldnt move.

Its a pressure relief that feeds back into the oilway passage between the oil pump and filter.

Edited January 29, 2015 by GTRPSI

[hpt_simon]

awsome, thank you very much.

so realy, no need to touch it as the whole passage is blocked from the face of the block.