On Tue, 12 Jan 1999 12:06:31 PST "Frank Folkmann"
>Back Yard Mechanics.
> I have been toying with the idea of sensors in the return oil cooler
>
>line at the filter and also one at the return line on transmission.
>The
>idea being that if a hose broke these would be wired into ignition to
>
>shut motor down.
> Pluses prevent fire in case of hose or line rupture.
> save engine from major damage
>
> Negatives power steering would be lost
> brakes would be lost. This could be corrected with vacuum
>
>pump.
> My 1986 S-10 had this set up. If oil pressure fell it would shut
>engine down.
>
>LETS hear it am I whistling in the wind or is it something to
>consider
>
>
>
>Frank SW Indiana
>Home of Toyota
> TUNDRA
>
I may be off the wall, but I would rather see some kind of check valve
that would stop oil cirulating to the cooler in case of oil pressure
drop. That way I could still have my power steering AND brakes.
I'm afraid if the loss of power occurred on the downward side of some
huge western mountain I would rather lose the engine than the rest of the
package. It may or may not be feasible but since I am licensed as
Incompetent, I can suggest wild schemes with out fear of ridicule!
David Lee Greenberg F22009
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive PH4
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
>Back Yard Mechanics.
> I have been toying with the idea of sensors in the return oil cooler
>
>line at the filter and also one at the return line on transmission.
>The
>idea being that if a hose broke these would be wired into ignition to
>
>shut motor down.
> Pluses prevent fire in case of hose or line rupture.
> save engine from major damage
>
> Negatives power steering would be lost
> brakes would be lost. This could be corrected with vacuum
>
>pump.
> My 1986 S-10 had this set up. If oil pressure fell it would shut
>engine down.
>
>LETS hear it am I whistling in the wind or is it something to
>consider
>
>
>
>Frank SW Indiana
>Home of Toyota
> TUNDRA
>
I may be off the wall, but I would rather see some kind of check valve
that would stop oil cirulating to the cooler in case of oil pressure
drop. That way I could still have my power steering AND brakes.
I'm afraid if the loss of power occurred on the downward side of some
huge western mountain I would rather lose the engine than the rest of the
package. It may or may not be feasible but since I am licensed as
Incompetent, I can suggest wild schemes with out fear of ridicule!
David Lee Greenberg F22009
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive PH4
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
