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Ironrod · 03-13-2015, 07:06 PM

Building an engine run stand, suggestions for proper angle of the engine to return the oil to the pan and oil pump. What I did. Top of carb set as close to zero front to rear and side to side.

Bob

Mike51Merc · 03-14-2015, 07:47 AM

I'd say that your intake manifold angle will determine the best angle for your stand, because ideally your carburetor should be level to the earth.

Torque tube cars didn't angle the engines, open drive cars did. I don't think the oil pan or pump really cares whether an engine angle differs by a few degrees.

Ironrod · 03-14-2015, 10:36 AM

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MIKE51MERC, thanks for the reply. Just did not want to starve the old engine of oil.

03-13-2015, 07:06 PM	#1
Ironrod Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, KY Posts: 81	Engine Angle Building an engine run stand, suggestions for proper angle of the engine to return the oil to the pan and oil pump. What I did. Top of carb set as close to zero front to rear and side to side. Bob Last edited by Ironrod; 12-12-2016 at 09:30 AM.

03-14-2015, 07:47 AM	#2
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Engine Angle I'd say that your intake manifold angle will determine the best angle for your stand, because ideally your carburetor should be level to the earth. Torque tube cars didn't angle the engines, open drive cars did. I don't think the oil pan or pump really cares whether an engine angle differs by a few degrees.

03-14-2015, 10:36 AM	#3
Ironrod Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, KY Posts: 81	Re: Engine Angle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) MIKE51MERC, thanks for the reply. Just did not want to starve the old engine of oil.