Oil level with 15deg mount?

Mike Wood · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:15 pm Post subject: Oil level with 15deg mount?

Hi,

Got a clone on a BMI 15deg. Is there an easy way to know how much oil to add? I could tilt the kart so engine is level - but not sure if the stock/level amount is actually right for an engine sitting at 15degs!

Thanks,
Mike.
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Bernie Lacotta · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 168

[quote="Mike Wood"]Hi,

Got a clone on a BMI 15deg. Is there an easy way to know how much oil to add? I could tilt the kart so engine is level - but not sure if the stock/level amount is actually right for an engine sitting at 15degs!

Thanks,
Mike.[/quot

Mike , just put in 16 Oz. Don't use the "dipstick" as a guide.
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ted tucholski · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:28 am Post subject:

Mike, I have been experimenting with oil levels with the same application as yours. We went from 16oz to 14oz to 12oz. Haven't blown the motor up yet. With the 15 degree mount the oil gets shoved forward in the case leaving plenty of oil for the crank dipper to splash around with less drag. But again at $125 a pop for the motor I will push at limitations. No guarentees.