Re: 433 skinner rectifier information needed

Posted by Bob Supina On 2016/9/6 21:10:50

We have a Skinner Oil Rectifier on our late Third Series SIX.

I am not an engineer, but this is what I have been told.

The basic assumption is that the oil is being contaminated by fuel residue on the cylinder walls.
Accordingly, lines were installed into the cylinders and oil sucked from the bottom ring groove. Since the Rectifier is mounted on the exhaust manifold, the oil is 'cooked'.
The 'light ends' are returned to the carb and the 'heavy' is returned to the crankcase.

You might say this is a miniature cracking plant.

...and THAT's the rest of the story!