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> No F-ing oil baffle on my new to me engine block!, Do I need to return the engine case or is there some option?
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post Dec 8 2025, 06:57 PM
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Guys,

I am building a 2.4 engine for my lightweight canyon carver.

I picked up a reworked, ready to final clean and assemble case from "E. Motorsp." in L.A.

After doing much work including clearancing of the case, I realized that there were no slots for mounting the baffle? George knew exactly what I was planning for this case.

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Is there some option or will I have to return the case and start over (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Thanks in advance,
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post Dec 8 2025, 07:45 PM
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Well that’s a bummer.

Dry sump. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Dec 8 2025, 09:30 PM
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If you are referring to EMW, I am not surprised at all.
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post Dec 8 2025, 10:50 PM
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Well, sorry to hear you didn't get what you wanted. It does, look like your case has the thicker/stronger and more desirable deck for a larger 2.4 liter motor.

The case I'm working on lately is a "W" case but, does have the provisions for a windage tray (or oil slosh tray if you prefer). Yours must be an early '72 or earlier?

As already mentioned, a dry sump is an (expensive) option. You could extend the push rod tubes or run so called "windage" tubes like those used in formula V by the type 1 guys. Get a deep sump and run an extended oil pickup, fill it with less oil (?).

Good luck with your project!
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post Dec 8 2025, 11:16 PM
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And there's always the opinion that windage trays in a 914 make things worse as oil drain back to the sump is a problem.

Checkout Jake Raby's comment:


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