Finn Lassen wrote:

I had mounted my PSRU so that the oil input lines was on top (12
o'clock) and exit on bottom (6 o'clock).

It just occurred to me that it might be better to have the

return line

at the 3 o'clock (or at least 4 or 5), so the gears will remain in a
"bath" of oil.

Pro's? Con's?

Finn

I think that might help.

Paul Lamar

When it is in the 6 o'clock position the drain back hole is already 1/2"
above the bottom of the ring gear.  Rotating it would make the bath deeper
which may not be needed for the gears, plus it would also rotate the inlet
off to the side, then the prop shaft bearings might not get enough
lubrication.

Chuck Dunlap

 
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