Any idea how long you need to run the engine up for to see if it’s wet sumped? Oil level just below the cross brace in the oil tank but wondering how much to fill and when I’d know if it’s all circulated back up
thanks for the info and one last question.... what would you refill it with? Could I use Castrol 50?For racing and short trips just covering the cross brace is what I always aim for, never forget that 15 miles before oil is warmed was all most certainly established with more oil than that.
I always drain the sump after a layup of a month plus and in my experience it all depends on where the plunger stops whether the sump fills or not so dont think that one dry sump means it will be the same next time....
perfect thank youIf it has sumped badly you will know within a minute or less as the exhaust will emit a lot of smoke. If only slightly sumped then a few minutes will do it and once you see air bubbles coming out of the top return aperture then at least you know that you are down to where there is some air in the sump. If you are prepared to ride the bike then a few miles will clear it. Alternatively just open the sump drain, collect what runs out and then see what is left in the tank.
Lots and lots of opinions on oils. Do a search (top right hand side) and be prepared to be confused. A Vincent doesn't need heavy oil. The oil tank receives a good blast of fresh air when riding. Personally I think you will find a straight 50 will make for harder starting and achieve little else. Good luck.thanks for the info and one last question.... what would you refill it with? Could I use Castrol 50?
50 is too thick for the winter, 30 is better, I use 30 winter 40 summer, And 50 in summer on my Comet , Because it smokes a bit !. Cheers Bill.thanks for the info and one last question.... what would you refill it with? Could I use Castrol 50?
Now I guess old forum readers reached for their tin hats when they read that innocent question.thanks for the info and one last question.... what would you refill it with? Could I use Castrol 50?