I like Accusumps for two simple reasons--pre oiling and you never get a
dip in oil pressure caused by a starved pump. Other than weight, more
hoses to fail and cost I can't see a good reason NOT to use one. I think
the "more hoses" problem can be all but eliminated by going direct to the
oil gallery instead of the oil cooler line via T and check valve.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Kipping [mailto:johnkipping@inet.net.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 2:25 PM
To: Chuck Arnold; 6pack digest; FOT
Subject: Re: Oil Starvation-- Solution needed
As a matter of interest what make of bearings were fitted to the big ends?
Glacier or equivalent ones will not stand abuse and the surface will be
wiped off. A very good replacement is the Galcier lead copper ones made
for the diesel engine version of the MGB engine. John Kipping
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Arnold" <chuck.arnold@oracle.com>
To: "6pack digest" <6pack-digest@autox.team.net>; "FOT"
<fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 1:25 AM
Subject: Oil Starvation-- Solution needed
> The shop finally got my frozen engine apart. The verdict was oil
> starvation in number 1 cylinder. Rod bearing gone, rod shot. Piston
> OK. Now I am looking for solutions before putting it back together.
> Car is TR6 with 170 HP at the wheels used for the track. Has an oil
> cooler and uses about 6 quarts to fill. Used Mobil1.
>
> Kas has the illustrations for a deeper oil pan and a baffle -- but I
> need more information about its installation, and the collected wisdom
> of the group to help me get it right before I do it again. Will/would
> an Accusump help this problem?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck
>
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