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Re: Re: strange objects in cylinders
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Posted by Allan on October 20, 2003 at 20:25:30 from (148.63.132.164):
In Reply to: Re: strange objects in cylinders posted by Wayne on October 20, 2003 at 18:24:37:
Hi Wayne, That old "T" (as with most engines of the day) used 'scoopers' on the rods for lube. So an oil loss out of a cross-drilled crank didn't happen. That rod just 'dipped' into the puddle of oil in the pan. Yes, Grandpa certainly could have plugged one hole and got away with it on that style engine. However, on modern day engines, oil pressure and engine lube is set by the pump pushing oil thru the crankshaft main bearings, 'across' the rod bearing surfaces, and then to the camshaft bearing surfaces; and all the while working against an oil pressure spring loaded regulator plug. So, with one rod off, the resultant effect would be "0" pressure, lube starvation and an immediate failure (roughly 45 minutes). Allan
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