I can't answer this but also really want an answer. I have a big truck doing nothing at all. Seems ridiculous to buy a dangerous gasoline engine to use as a backup to my sump pump in a big storm and don't want to pay $4000+ for a natural gas-operated unit...
Most cars have the oil pump located in the oil sump, at the bottom of the engine block.
A typical car engine will be oil-starved and it will be destroyed by friction. The oil pump will not be able to pump oil to the engine unless the engine is designed with a dry sump like you'd find in racing cars and aerobatic airplanes.
The marine main engine lube oil sump is critical to keep the engine running. If the pump gets clogged or fails, then the engine will seize and be ruined.
The SAAB will have an oil sump, specifically the oil pan collection for the engine oil and the fuel sump, the collection area for the fuel pump to pull from.
its in the engine above the sump mate .
You would need a sump pump repair if the sump pump in your basement is not pumping out water. The purpose of a sump pump is to drain excess water that is part of your waterproofing system.
Yes, a sump pump can be connected to a generator to make it operate. Keep in mind that the starting current of the pump motor could be 300% of the running current and the sizing of the generator should take this into account. If you are looking for the sump pump using a mechanical connection it will connect to the engine and not to the generator.
The sump is the oil reservoir. An oil pump lifts the oil from the sump and forces it under pressure through the engine. The oil then returns to the sump to be used again. Some sumps have fins on then - this acts as a cooler to help cool the oil in the sump.
Its situated in the sump of the engine It is on the nose of the crankshaft.
The sump in an engine, commonly referred to as the oil pan, is typically located at the bottom of the engine block. It serves as a reservoir for engine oil, allowing it to collect and circulate to lubricate various engine components. The design of the sump helps ensure that oil is readily available for the oil pump to draw from, facilitating proper lubrication during engine operation.
The purpose of a sump pump vent is to release air pressure from the sump pump system, allowing water to flow freely and preventing airlocks. This helps the sump pump operate efficiently by ensuring proper drainage and preventing clogs or malfunctions.
A sump pump drains water from a sump pit or basin located in the lowest part of a basement or crawlspace.