Hi, Paul....I have a 13B that was originally set up to run plugs up. I

wish to convert to normal

mounting (oil pan mount on order). I removed the oil pan that another

builder had constructed,

(see photo number one). and upon removal of the oil pan, found the

following (see photo number

two). My question is, what is missing (if anything) to convert back to

"pan down" mounting. It

appears that the pickup tube has been altered, so I'm sure I need to

replace that. Any other

problems evident to you? Finally,  best source for oil pan, pick-up tube

and pan mounting

bolts that are an extra 1/2 inch long to allow for the mounting plate?

Thanks in advance for your

reply. Paul Conner, Mobile, AL

Wise move :-)
You will need a stock oil pick up tube and screen.
Try Dave Atkins in Puallup Wash. or Dennis Hayes at Rotary Engineering
in Redmond Wash. Both have a huge stock of used parts.


Paul Lamar

--"L. T. Pittendreigh" wrote:

Dear Paul Conner, I'd be happy to trade you even for your side mounted oil
pan, extended pick-up tube, and the bolts for all the regular stuff you need
to go back to a bottom mounted oil pan.
    I am examining a "plugs down" application for my twin engine amphib. [
Oh, oh; I can see P.L. shaking his head now.]
    If  your interested contact me off list,
tompittendreigh@myexcel.com  I'm in CT. Thanx. 

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