compound oil drain pics

[kevin]

I'm in the process of putting compounds on my truck.. I would like to see some pics of how the oil drain for the big turbo is routed back into the motor.. thanks

 

[strokin6L]

I know Shawn and Ivan has it going right into the top of the bedplate and into the pan.

 

[strokin6L]

Here's an old thread from PSN on Ivan's twin build. Post #69 will show you
http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108873&page=7

 

[Cutting-Edge Diesel]

mine is just in the side of it, you can see it in this pic.

 

[faster6.0]

I welded an a/n fitting to the valve cover.. Works like a charm and no pulling the motor to get the pan off. It was a number 8 ive got plenty on stock if you need one.

 

[Craig@MFI]

I welded an a/n fitting to the valve cover.. Works like a charm and no pulling the motor to get the pan off. It was a number 4, ive got plenty on stock if you need one.

s400s require minimum of a 10an drain line you know right?

 

[Redneck6.0L]

do it like ivan and i have it done, it'll drain the best, we use a 3/4 line for drain

 

[faster6.0]

It was an 8 u beat my ninja edit lol. But still even a 6 would be plenty. The feed line is 1/4" Out the factory fitting on the oil cooler which is a #4 normally

 

[faster6.0]

The largest oil drain possible obviously will have the best flow and cooling no doubt. Guess I'll be stepping it up.

 

[kevin]

Thanks fellas... I think what's messing me up is I bought a straight 3/4 pipe to -12.. maybe the angled one will help... Their sure isn't much room for error on the bed plate

 

[Redneck6.0L]

i use a straight, i just drill and tap it on a bit of an angle, i'll get a pic tomorrow, theres no wrong way, these are all good examples how guys have done them,

 

[Redneck6.0L]

It was an 8 u beat my ninja edit lol. But still even a 6 would be plenty. The feed line is 1/4" Out the factory fitting on the oil cooler which is a #4 normally

-6 is NOT plenty, min 5/8 is necessary so you not have oil back up and push through the seal you your turbo and make sure the drain isn't flat or curved up, make sure the drain is always flowing down

 

[motoxracer42]

i ran a 3/4npt to -12. at first i had it in the pan and the turbo didnt drain properly. i ended up running it in front of the starter on the upper pan.

 

[kevin]

the big drill bits coming out in the morning wish me luck haha

 

[Redneck6.0L]

Use a small bit and drill your pilot hole whaere you want it then go to town. Good luck

 

[smokinstroker]

What are y'all doing about the shavings that fall into the pan once through or while drilling?

 

[Redneck6.0L]

I'm pretty sure I used 3/4 barb to a 1/2 pipe. 1/2pipe has the same I'd as a 3/4 hose

 

[Redneck6.0L]

On my truck I put grease on the bit and ran a blow gun the whole time to blow crap away

 

[smokinstroker]

Thanks shawn, better than the valve cover drain I had on my old kit.

 

[MorganY]

I like the placement, I will do the same for mine. running a -10 drain on my high pressure right now