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[Closed] Slightly odd question for the mechanics among you

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Hello.
I am trying to find a sump, but not for any spcif engine. Google unfortunately doesn't give the dimensions of them.
I need one who's maximum dimensions are 24"x12" and as deep as possible. It muct be flat on the top.
This is considerably larger than the one on my Transit so I guess it will have to be from something with a fairly large engine, any ideas?
Thanks


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 6:26 am
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Do you need an actual sump or just a square pan to catch oil (possibly with a drain plug at the bottom)?


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 7:12 am
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yep firing the question back, what do you actually need it for?


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 7:19 am
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By "maximum dimensions" do you mean minimum?


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 7:33 am
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No, definitely maximum.
I'm trying to make a slightly unusual sink, this is the biggest one which will fit in the wee space between the washing machine and the wall. Needs to be a flat top so that the top is flush with the worktop when in situ.
Not too fussed where the drain plug is, I guess I'll have to leave that plug in and make a new, bigger, outlet for the waste, although the drain plug may be at the bottom so might just have to be enlarged.
If it's something off a vehicle with a bit of 'pedigree' for want of a better word that would be nice (the V8 Mustang sump looks nice for example but I can't find dimensions anywhere!)
Thinking out loud How much would the sump from a RR Merlin cost...?
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It's for the bike shed/utility room rather than the kitchen by the way, I suspect that I may not be allowed to do this in the house despite Mrs H's love of recycling things


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 11:32 am
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best scrap yard nearby?


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 11:34 am
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Yes, there is a local scrappy but not much in the way of big stuff, could be a good few trips before I find a Range Rover or Jag with a decent engine. Not sure if they would be big enough?
Maybe one from a truck, are any likely likely to be of those dimensions? I've only seen my car and van ones and they have been almost square. Don't think I've ever seen a tractor breakers yard


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 11:55 am
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Almost perfect size Stoner, thanks. A wee bit boring perhaps? Seen a couple of copper troughs/fish kettles which look nice but a bit too small.


 
Posted : 03/07/2017 11:57 am

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