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TT - You raise an interesting point. The LD/LDT engines and LDS engines are very similar with the same displacement and many interchangeable parts, yet the LD/LDT engines only make 120-130 hp, while the LDS engines make about 190 hp. How do the LDS engines do that and keep EGT in a safe range...
Actually, I do have a drain plug drilled and tapped to 3/8" which I will use for my quick and dirty prototype system. I just don't like plumbing any hardware into the oil pan below the oil level. Although highly unlikely, a component failure or a part getting snagged on something and breaking...
gerhard - I agree a 1/4" pump supply woudn't work - probably 1/2" npt is the smallest that would provide enough oil flow. Drill and tap the indicated fitting to 1/2" npt might work, except with the oil pan reversed the pickup would be in the small sump and I don't think there would be enough oil...
Re: RE: Re-Powering The Deuce With A 5-Ton LDS-465-1A Engine
Jeff - Where is the LDS dipstick located? Can you provide a picture? Do the LDT blocks have the pipe plug in the LDS location? I'm trying to find an oil pickup point for a prelubricator, but would prefer to NOT run an adapter through...
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