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Re: Accusump Plumbing

To: "Peter Vucinic" <vucinic@b140.aone.net.au>, "FOT"
Subject: Re: Accusump Plumbing
From: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 06:46:04 -0600
Mine is done as you describe in #1.  Works just fine that way.

- Tony Drews

At 12:54 AM 11/25/2002, Peter Vucinic wrote:
>Gentleman,
>To all those on the list that have/ are currently running an engine oil
>accumulator (Accusump or alike).
>I am seeking information from those of you using this item. Specifically, as
>to how it has been plumbed into the oil system. I realise that there will be a
>number of variations on the theme, with various pitfalls and limitations on
>each method.
>
>At present I am contemplating fitting an Accusump to my engine during 'this'
>rebuild and therefore was considering the different approaches to plumbing
>this unit in, and what, if any, would be the 'best'.
>
>I guess there is only one of two ways to achieve this as I see it: -
>1. Plumb into Sandwich Plate/Oil Cooler/Remote filter line and fit one way
>valve into system.
>2. Plumb Directly into cylinder block either through existing oil gallery
>plugs around camshaft and/or drill new holes for oil feed point during engine
>rebuild.
>
>I am sure that we have a great deal of expertise on this matter on the list.
>Thank you in advance and looking forward to you knowledge and assistance.
>
>Kind Regards
>Peter Vucinic
>WORKS-4
>TR-4

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