Race breed single

[superleggera]

Four questions pertaining to discussion above:

#1) when tapping oil pump for external line to cylinder head at end of camshaft -- do you block off the original oil line that runs across the engine case and up the cylinder into the head?

#2) any pictures of the holes drilled in the fins as discussed?

#3) any pros/cons to running synthetic oil in a Ducati single? I know in the vintage Ferrari's and Alfa's, we have numerous problems with the synthetics seeping through the crankcases due to porosity issues.

#4) I have no problems modifying the engine case for return oil lines. Is there a preferred location of the above discussed?

[Jordan]

I'd be wary of putting a filter in the top end feed line. It'd restrict the amount of oil, as the path of least resistance to the bigend would take it instead I think.
A possible reason for having an external oil line (without a filter!) is for confidence that oil gets where it's wanted. The circuitous internal route, negotiating a gasket which may be badly made and impede the oil flow, is avoided that way.
Of course, lots of racy details have become fashion. Don't overdo it boys and girls!

Jordan