jpndave Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Something like this will be your tightest turn but would require removing what's there, I found 3/8, 1/2 & MIP to -10AN. I looked at a set of heads I have here and I'm sure you can remove the fittings without pulling the heads. The swivel fitting hose ends would be nicer if you can accommodate them and would eliminate two leak points. I have some of the 0-ringed swivel hose ends on my Jeep and they work really well. What is in there now is likely one of these two varieties. Even if he used the o-ringed ends you can get fittings either to a 90 or as a 90 hose end. It depends on what is threaded into the head. I would pull those fittings or find out what the thread is and I think they could be sourced. I'm happy to look them up for you if you find out what you have. These appear to be what you are asking for now. One of the photos is the tightest -10 female to -10 male as an adapter, the other a hose end. I don't know if that's close/tight enough to clear. I found a lot of solutions in my books but most (and the tightest turns) would replace what's there either as a fitting or an end. Once we have an idea, I'll shoot you part numbers for whatever manufacturers make them. These photos are just a taste of what I found. If this isn't helpful, LMK. Edited October 23, 2015 by jpndave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 My solution for the head drains is running the lines (four -AN8s) into the -AN12 FEED line for the drysump. It pulls the oil from the oil tank, so I'm thinking it'll pull any oil from the heads... Only issue is possibly pulling AIR? Anyway, that's where I'm at so far... ordered some fittings to mock it all up. I've got a call in to AC Nutter to discuss this to make sure I'm on the right track. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 My solution for the head drains is running the lines (four -AN8s) into the -AN12 FEED line for the drysump. It pulls the oil from the oil tank, so I'm thinking it'll pull any oil from the heads... Only issue is possibly pulling AIR? Anyway, that's where I'm at so far... ordered some fittings to mock it all up. I've got a call in to AC Nutter to discuss this to make sure I'm on the right track. Mike I have zero personal experience with drysump systems, however it sounds like tying a drain from the heads to the feed would likely introduce air into bubbles into the system. I would be worried about air pockets/cavitation, unless the system has some mechanism to separate air and oil. I would think that a gravity drain to the pan or tank would be safer. Again, I know nothing about nothing, I am interested to see what you come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Mike, the head drains need to be plumbed to the suction side of the pump. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 JOhn, We're saying the same thing...Feed would be the side that draws from the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 Pics of the head drains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm not sure we are.. What I'm calling the suction side is the section that pulls oil from the motor and sends it to the tank. The section that pulls oil from the tank and sends it to the motor is the pressure side. But it may be a nomenclature thing. Let us know what you find out, I'm interested. This is the first setup I've seen with four head drains. Is the valve area open to the valley or is it blocked off somehow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Well the final word on the head drains, from the folks who made the pump and hardware for this kit, is nowhere... If I can't run them to the oil pan, then they can't be in the system. A.C. said otherwise the balance of pressure is disturbed and the pump would not function properly. So... I'm capping them for now, and will look at my options once I get the bits all bolted together to see if there is any room on the pan anywhere once the headers are on and the motor is in the car. This pan comes right off without having to move the motor, so that won''t be an issue. Mike Edited November 4, 2015 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Got all the parts in that I needed to wrap up the re-install on the Motor and Trans for the Zcar. Hoping to wrap everything up and get the motor back in the car over this weekend and next... Getting there... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Sasha's heart transplant is almost complete... PIcs coming soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Driving vid before the snow flies? We have been lucky so far with the warm weather. Nice job Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rags Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Driving vid before the snow flies? We have been lucky so far with the warm weather. Nice job Mike. We're still waiting for your driving vid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 We're still waiting for your driving vid! You drove behind me for 30 minutes! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Motor goes back in tomorrow... Edited November 26, 2015 by Mikelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Second pic was of the flush/pressure bleed of the clutch hydraulics. I still have the pressure bleeder on it to test for leaks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I like your front radiator support, it really opens up the front end for hose routings, air flow, etc. Besides, the stock support always gets in the way when you're skidding an engine in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Yeah I was just admiring the front end pic of openness and possibilities it allows. Contemplating something like that for mine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Small snag... Wrong pilot bearing for the combo... I need the smaller diameter unit to fit into the rear of the crank, instead of the larger unit I bought thinking it being bigger was a good thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've always counted on the concept: it's not how big it is that matters, rather, it's what you do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowoctupus Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I've always counted on the concept: it's not how big it is that matters, rather, it's what you do with it. Says the guy with a 6 liter in his car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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