Date:         Tue, 9 Aug 2011 17:16:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oil level vs temp test
Comments: To: Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM>
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Ian,

There seems to be a misunderstanding about what I posted today. I have
not been thinking that the temps I am seeing are abnormal. I don't know
where that idea came from, probably lousy writing on my part.

What I was reporting on was whether running the oil at a lower level
would result in lower temps, and that's all. I did not see the predicted
temp reduction and was simply reporting that fact.

I did this because what you wrote was "To answer your question I think
that you will see LOWER oil temps if you reduce the level close to the
add mark." (July 20)

And regarding my torque question about oil plug gaskets. Sorry if it was
a silly one. Some of you have been working on engines and cars since you
were kids. My background is electronics and I don't have the intuitive
grasp given to you by your years of experience.

--
Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
Bend, Ore.
1984 Westfalia. A poor but proud people.
1971 "Ladybug"-brand utility trailer from a defunct company in San
Clemente, Calif., now repurposed as The Westralia.

Sent from my kitchen.

On 08/09/2011 04:29 PM, Ian Allan wrote:
> Rocket:
>
> I said lower your oil level you MAY like the results. I actually think
> that the temps you report here now are NORMAL! You MAY worry too much.
> 215 f is just fine. If you see like 260 f AND when you back off for a
> while (say 15 minutes) and the temp stays up at that level you should
> ask Mrs. Squirrel what to do. She will help you! :-)
>
> "So . . . has anyone worked out the torque specs for the various flavors
> of oil plug gasket/washers?"
>
> Enough! Take a wrench that fits the fastener, pull on it so that it
> feels that you are not going to break anything and you are done. There
> is a reason that wrenches are different lengths. Got a crush washer?
> Pull the wrench snug then give it an extra 1/4 turn. If it leaks weeps
> etc. give it another 1/4 turn.:-)
>
> Ian