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Automotive
- Oct 28, 2006
- 5
The question has to do with a stock 2 cylinder, horizontally oppossed 40 h.p. (max rpm 5600) air-cooled motorcycle engine that will not be used for racing.
The engine has a stock oil capacity of 2 quarts. If a deep sump and extended pick-up are installed allowing an additional 1 quart of oil (total 3 qts.)...will the engine run significantly "cooler"? By cooler, I do not mean a degree or 5...but more in the range of 20 degrees cooler. Will the additional oil "cool" the cylinder heads?
I am looking for some good scientific data that will explain why or why not. Hoping I could find some smart guys in here that could shed some light on this subject or send me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Bill G.
The engine has a stock oil capacity of 2 quarts. If a deep sump and extended pick-up are installed allowing an additional 1 quart of oil (total 3 qts.)...will the engine run significantly "cooler"? By cooler, I do not mean a degree or 5...but more in the range of 20 degrees cooler. Will the additional oil "cool" the cylinder heads?
I am looking for some good scientific data that will explain why or why not. Hoping I could find some smart guys in here that could shed some light on this subject or send me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Bill G.