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| euro911 |
 Aug 28 2012, 01:52 AM
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I recently picked up a 'previously owned' steel tuna can, but all I got was the can and bolt. Does anyone have a copy of the installation instructions or info on extending the pick-up tube, gaskets or seals needed ... and can tell me if the strainer relocates down to the bottom of the 'can'? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| Chris Pincetich |
Dec 28 2012, 02:06 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Purpose of tuna can: provide reliable "input" for oil suction (lowest point on engine) when racing or other instances that extreme g-forces cause oil to gather on one side or the other which can result in catastrophic "oil starvation."
NOTE on INSTALL: some of them, mine included, had a pick-up tube that was a hair too long. Install it loosely, and see if it seals at the top. I grinded the tube to make it shorter for the perfect fit. This is mentioned on older posts about the tuna-can, so I am adding it here. If you over-tighten to improve the seal, and the too-long tube prevents a good seal, it will destroy your engine case (as previously alluded to). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) PS - that billet version using the OEM cover is awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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euro911 Tuna Can Installation Aug 28 2012, 01:52 AM
ejm No strainer, one gasket and you'll need to get... Aug 28 2012, 04:07 AM KaptKaos mark - there is a guy in the UK that makes a sweet... Aug 28 2012, 07:51 AM tradisrad I modified my strainer to use it with the tuna can... Aug 28 2012, 08:30 AM SLITS Did you take the tuna out of the can first? Aug 28 2012, 08:31 AM
euro911 Did you take the tuna out of the can first?No, sil... Aug 28 2012, 11:32 AM KaptKaos Thinking about putting together a group buy on the... Aug 28 2012, 08:53 AM gothspeed Group buy is a great idea. How about including tha... Aug 28 2012, 08:57 AM eric9144 I just bought both from him, no hassles and arrive... Aug 28 2012, 11:25 AM Dave_Darling The pickup tube extension is, from what I can tell... Aug 28 2012, 11:43 AM aircooledtechguy
Not an easy part to make, and if it does not seal... Aug 28 2012, 07:03 PM Dave_Darling The top of the oil pick-up?
--DD Aug 28 2012, 08:37 PM aircooledtechguy Where you slip on the extension. This adds about ... Aug 28 2012, 09:13 PM Dave_Darling
Where you slip on the extension. This adds about... Aug 29 2012, 02:06 PM markb Hmmm, with the exception of the seals, I thought I... Aug 28 2012, 10:44 PM euro911 The aluminum piece (pick-up the extension) shown i... Aug 29 2012, 12:17 AM cgnj Hi,
I have an incomplete one also, together we co... Aug 29 2012, 03:45 AM ejm The "washer" is a stock strainer plate s... Aug 29 2012, 04:27 AM markb Mark, don't try & make one, I found the on... Aug 29 2012, 10:05 AM euro911 Cool. Glad you located it. You could mail it in a ... Aug 29 2012, 01:47 PM markb
Cool. Glad you located it. You could mail it in a... Aug 29 2012, 06:17 PM euro911 Cool, the errant piece is on it's way :mueba: ... Aug 29 2012, 06:32 PM jonesy Hi All,
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Here is a photo of a new/un-installed Weltmeister... Jan 1 2013, 07:19 PM gothspeed
Here is a photo of a new/un-installed Weltmeister... Dec 29 2012, 03:14 PM euro911 [quote name='bperry' post='1792417' date='Dec 29 2... Dec 29 2012, 03:25 PM gothspeed Looks like we need one more buyer for a 'taco... Dec 29 2012, 04:12 PM euro911 Was just curious about how many could be shipped t... Dec 29 2012, 09:30 PM gothspeed Bump! For those of you interested in the Alloy... Dec 30 2012, 01:01 PM gothspeed Bump for the Group Buy for these two items in the ... Jan 1 2013, 04:20 PM jonesy
I bought both of these from Neil some time back, ... Jan 3 2013, 04:03 PM euro911 If anyone is interested in the 'newer' sty... Jan 3 2013, 04:19 PM RobW Don't over torque it! Jan 3 2013, 09:05 PM |
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