How much oil for 914-6 ?

[justleft]

Hi all,

Well after 12 years of work (10 years in storage) I am back on
my 914-6 project. Should be able fire her in the next month.

'74 2.7, RS pistons and cylinders, Webers/intake (PMS), mild head work (CMW), turbo oil pump and return mod,
very early Velios oil tank (holds oil), RX7 turbo cooler, AJ oil thermostat,
large S/S oil lines and AN fittings every where.

So here is the question:

How do I determine how much oil to put in ?

(I sure don't want to start it with too little !!!!!!!)

thanks,

bob

[Joe Bob]

Put in 8 quarts.....run it until the thermostat opens around 180F. Then with the engine RUNNING pull the dipstick and fill the oil tank to the bottom line.

[Jim Chambers]

I started with 10 quarts in a fresh engine with no external coooler. Had to add two more when it was warm (Velios tank).

[Joe Bob]

BTW.....I would also spin it over with the coil wire disconnected to get some oil pumping thru.

[justleft]

Thanks guys.

Yea, I usually spin them over with no plugs to get the oil
circulating.

thanks again