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[chris dreike]

Robert,
One of my friends is currently finishing up the rebuild of an old engine 
that has the fluidyne filter and the bolt you mention.

Chris

On 8/17/2021 2:58 PM, Robert Mann wrote:
> One offence of the incompetent firm which replaced my clutch etc is
> omission of the 3-louvres oil deflector plate, with paper gaskets above &
> below, at the base of the alternator stand. This plate presumably controls
> oil splashes &/or fog which are to pass, at limited rates, up thru the
> alternator emerging in the main fan housing. I had not known of this
> lubricant fog until I found the deflector plate omitted and looked it 
> up in
> the Bentley.
> BTW the rear L of the 4 bolts holding down the alternator stand flange
> base is the convenient place to return oil from the dunny-paper oil-filter
> made by my old friends Fluidyne. This bolt hole goes clear thru into the
> sump, so I merely replaced that bolt with a home-made hollow bolt.
> The 2 for'ard fastenings of this alternator stand base are v tricky to
> undo, and so I ask whether the oil deflector plate is necessary. It has
> been left out, wrongfully; but how much harm will result if I don't 
> replace
> it? The motor is OK (and with skimmed heads, obviously more powerful).
> Has anyone experience running a similar motor lacking that oil-control
> deflector plate?
>
> I'm relieved to have recovered my camper and it is performing well so
> far, but the pleasure is eroded by finding so many things wrong in the
> workmanship of Silverdale Automotive. I am sure Brian would not be so
> imprudent as to sue me.
>
> Good to be mobile again, and to look fw to good advice
>
> Robt Mann
> '73 1600dp Devon camper
> Stanmore Bay
> New Zealand
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