Windage tray?s
10-21-2009, 06:33 AM
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Windage tray?s I was trying to get my engine finished assembled and went to install the windage tray but it doesn't clear the connecting rods.. Im using Arp-234-5501 for the mains seems they don't have a spacer like the stock gm ones.. what can i do to make it have clearance? thanks
10-21-2009, 02:52 PM
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**** WINDAGE TRAYS!!! my motor lasted a little longer cause i didnt run my windage tray when my oil pump took a **** the oil was still sloshing up on the crank and did fine for me to get it home. i fully believe if i was running a windage tray i wouldve trashed my motor.
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I've always wondered about windage issues..
how does an aftermarket windage tray compare to the stock with a crank scraper? crankscraper+ aftermarket tray?
how does an aftermarket windage tray compare to the stock with a crank scraper? crankscraper+ aftermarket tray?
10-21-2009, 07:54 PM
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I use the Milodon Diamond Stripper windage tray as well but I didn't have to clearance mine to clear my H beam rods. Also the screen only flows one way, in other words it allows the oil to drain back to the pan but not let the oild flow from the pan to the rotating assembly. I also use a rear pan baffle and a block mounted crank scraper.
10-21-2009, 08:02 PM
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**** WINDAGE TRAYS!!! my motor lasted a little longer cause i didnt run my windage tray when my oil pump took a **** the oil was still sloshing up on the crank and did fine for me to get it home. i fully believe if i was running a windage tray i wouldve trashed my motor.
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im not saying they are bad things. im just saying my motor stayed alive cause instead of massaging the tray or adding washer i said **** it and the oil was able to be sloshed around when my pump took a **** on me. please im not saying that windage trays or useless or anything. everything in and on every single motor has a purpose and the closer you leave it to stock (IMO) the longer it will last. i was just giving you insight on my experience with the windage tray issue
12-17-2009, 06:02 AM
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I honestly can't believe what I am reading, but give it time. The evolution of thought will constitute the evil they have become and should never ever ever be used.
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12-17-2009, 04:57 PM
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Not sure how much clearance you need, however I have read of those bending the stock windage tray, or if it is quite a bit of distance then shim it with washers. If you don't have one you should put a mechanical gauge on your engine. That will give you the most accurate pressure readings especially during hard acceleration. I found my electric gauge would reach a certain psi and then stop no matter how much more RPM was applied. After putting a mechanical gauge on I discovered my pressure was dropping dramatically to around 20psi during hard acceleration which is when i discovered I had a windage problem.
I honestly can't believe what I am reading, but give it time. The evolution of thought will constitute the evil they have become and should never ever ever be used.
I honestly can't believe what I am reading, but give it time. The evolution of thought will constitute the evil they have become and should never ever ever be used.
On a side note the windage tray built into the canton pan was worthless on my car. I had to pull it out and put in a real windage tray off the main studs.
