Subject: PSRU lubrication
From: ACRE NL
Date: 8/14/2001, 5:33 PM


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

Won't this just cause it to "churn" the oil and heat it up?

Bill Schertz
KIS Cruiser #4045

A 1/2 inch clear drain back line might give you more information.

Paul Lamar
 
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