I have a newly assembled ECI 0-360 A1A CS kit that has been set up for a FP prop by a local mechanic with the requisite plug in the hollow crank, I went this way as I wanted to keep it simple but leave the flexibility to change later.
The mechanic explained to me that there can be a tendency for the plug to leak or blow out due to pressure buildup behind the plug and that the solution is to put a small hole in the plug to allow seepage (and presumably reduce pressure buildup), he also said that it might be feasible to put a fitting in the place of the CS oil pressure feed pipe with a restrictor that would be piped back to the sump to reduce pressure buildup and not have external oil leaks.
I would appreciate any feedback or comments or direction to appropriate documentation in order to understand this better before I do anything that might screw up my engine.
Thanks
The mechanic explained to me that there can be a tendency for the plug to leak or blow out due to pressure buildup behind the plug and that the solution is to put a small hole in the plug to allow seepage (and presumably reduce pressure buildup), he also said that it might be feasible to put a fitting in the place of the CS oil pressure feed pipe with a restrictor that would be piped back to the sump to reduce pressure buildup and not have external oil leaks.
I would appreciate any feedback or comments or direction to appropriate documentation in order to understand this better before I do anything that might screw up my engine.
Thanks