Re: Thanks again Howard

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>The internal bypass oil pump, 448 662 C91, was judged to reduce the loss
>of pressure enough to eliminate most of the complaints, although it
>appears that aeration and even pressure loss could still occur with
>sustained high speed driving. I believe 448 662 C91 was put into
>production as it is the oil pump listed in the MT-130 parts book, so if
>you replaced the pump, you should have the internal bypass pump.  I don't
>know that any other changes were made to fix the problem.
>
>Beyond this, reducing the height of the axle hump in the pan by 3/4"
>(probably practical only if you have lifted your Scout) and brazing a
>piece of tubing from the front sump to the rear to act as a siphon
>increased the oil return.  One of the field fixes used when the problem
>was occurring was to overfill the crankcase by 1 quart so there was more
>oil to draw from.
>
>Howard Pletcher
>Howteron Products Scout Parts

I ask you, who would know this kind of stuff except Howard. Next time my 
pan is off it's getting a bypass from one sump to the other. Howard, you 
are a treasure. Thank you.
John Hofstetter

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