Twin cam engine sump pan wanted

[Martin L]

As title ....I need a sump pan from twin cam /pre crossflow/early crossflow engine with front bowl.
still chasing parts to get the +2 back on the road

[elanman999]

Martin,
I think the push rod engines have a smaller bowl but obviously they can be modified.
Have you tried lotuselandotnet?
Cheers
John

[Martin L]

John, I have a freshly built 1700 crossflow with lots of mods to make 130-140 bhp but has a rear bowl sump on, so need to change that and front seal housing, I thought Ebay would have been the place but it seems these sumps are as rare as hens teeth !. just about have all the bits I need, still looking for suitable exhaust manifold to clear chassis

[elanman999]

Martin,
Arr I see. Can't the sump be cut and shut to make it a front bowl? You'll also need the oil pickup to go with the sump.
The manifold will only need and bit of modding.
Cheers
John

[elanman999]

Martin,
Just seen this on ebay, not cheap though.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-Cortina-A ... 339387acef" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Martin L]

Thanx. John,
found a sump and front oil seal cover(with rare dipstick !) , now only need to find / make a pick up pipe then ready to build up engine

[elanman999]

Martin,
You buy a pickup pipe but obviously this is a low budget build.
I'm pleased you're nearly there.
Cheers
John

[Martin L]

buy a pickup pipe

Errrrrmm, where ??
are they available new ??

[elanman999]

Martin,
Burton's and QED sell them for a twink. If you've now got a front bowl I would have thought they would have fitted even if the sump is a little narrower.
Edit, well I assume you need a push in pickup pipe.
Cheers
John

[Martin L]

Thankyou John, I will check out Burtons and QED.
What started as a "budget" engine to "get me going" while sourcing parts for a twink has turned into an expensive exercise, the parts required to build a reliable 130hp xflow are no longer "cheap" as I remember them in my Escort days, camshafts and followers, steel components etc all cost a fortune now but having started down the route I intend to finish it now................if a good twink turns up then this is a very sellable engine so will only be my time lost.

[Martin L]

Yeah right....£100+ for a pick up pipe
Think I could make one in solid silver cheaper