NAC: Oil level in an oil pan

[Mike Arman]

>From: Louis-Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com
>Subject: NAC: Oil level in an oil pan
>
>Total NAC but automotive content.
>Here at work, we are creating flash animations to train mechanics. Now, we
>are working on the bottom-end module, including oil circuit, water
>cooling, etc.
>In one animation, the computer graphics designer drew an engine seen from
>the rear main seal, where we can see the oil level, the crankshaft
>rotating, the oil circuit, etc.
>My problem: the oil level is right to the middle of the crankshaft.
>My suggestion: lower the oil level so no part of the spinning crankshaft
>will touch the oil surface.
>Our problem 1 : the animation is approved by the manufacturer, and nobody
>saw a problem with the higher oil level.
>Our problem 2 : this animation is the base for many many others, and would
>need at least 2 weeks of work to correct.
>My question : - In the car world, can I say that no car engine has a
>crankshaft touching the oil surface? If you are a mechanic-gearhead-car
>guy, would this bother you?
>My understanding is that such a setup would create foaming, if not destroy
>the crankshaft at higher engine speeds.
>If somebody want to see one actual animation, I can forward it ( 58kB ).
>Thanks in advance,
>Louis-Alain


Well they got it wrong and you are correct in calling them on it.

The oil would foam MIGHTILY if it were at that level, and any gear-head who 
looks at the animation will burst out laughing - which also shoots the 
credibility of the entire thing straight to hell - it is just plain WRONG, 
pure and simple.

It needs to be fixed - no excuses - they need to make this one right. This 
is a howler of an error.

Best Regards,
Mike Arman