rcx194
Automotive
- Jan 3, 2016
- 49
I've had to make some modifications to an engine to fit into a custom buggy. One of the modifications is a custom oil pickup to fit the new sump. This is basically a tube with a mesh that sucks oil from the bottom of the engine and then distributes it to all the bearings.
Plumbing copper and solder joints are a very quick and easy solution for a custom oil pickup, and would only require basic tools to make.
I already have one problem, that copper is rated to 250 deg C, which would put it at 100% of temperature capacity when used in an engine. I'm also concerned about vibrations as I've previously read that copper can fail when vibrated.
Does anyone have experience or provide any information that would help my decision?
I can't think of another solution other than using steel and buying pre bent tubes, a tube swaging tool, and brazing them together. I have brazing equipment and a MIG welder, but no TIG welder.
I started making the copper pickup before someone reminded me of the vibration problem. I've attached a photo.
Many thanks.
Plumbing copper and solder joints are a very quick and easy solution for a custom oil pickup, and would only require basic tools to make.
I already have one problem, that copper is rated to 250 deg C, which would put it at 100% of temperature capacity when used in an engine. I'm also concerned about vibrations as I've previously read that copper can fail when vibrated.
Does anyone have experience or provide any information that would help my decision?
I can't think of another solution other than using steel and buying pre bent tubes, a tube swaging tool, and brazing them together. I have brazing equipment and a MIG welder, but no TIG welder.
I started making the copper pickup before someone reminded me of the vibration problem. I've attached a photo.
Many thanks.