[Fot] A type O.D.

[Larry Young]

Actually, the spec pressure is 350 for a large accumulator type (pre 
TR4A) and 450 for the later ones with a small accumulator.  Racers 
prefer the large accumulator and often go to higher pressure for a 
quicker and more positive shift.  Anyone that works on these should have 
a pressure gauge.  Our article in the maintenance section at vtr.org 
gives guidelines for the effect of shim thickness on pressure and 
information on where to buy a pressure gauge.
Larry Young

On 7/28/2013 2:33 PM, Steve Yott wrote:
> The A-Type non return valve operates as a check valve for the oil pump.  If
> the valve is leaking or not closing etc. you will not be able to develop
> full operating pressure which should be in 450 to 550 lbs. area.  It really
> would not provide any advantage to make the spring stiffer as it only holds
> the ball valve in position as the pump pressure pushes it open.  If you are
> looking for an increase in operating pressure the only means is to use
> stiffer accumulator springs or shim the current spring.  Be very careful
> with the second option as I have seen many broken overdrives created by
> someone thinking that more spacer means more pressure and that is good!!!
> Wrong, it can be very bad if there is too much spacer installed and the
> accumulator springs goes into coil bind during operation without exposing
> the relief ports.  This can create extreme pressures to the point where
> parts break!
>
> Steve Yott
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: [Fot] A type O.D.
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> Hello can anyone tell me the function of the non return valve on the A type
> And if the strength of the spring is changed what would be the resultB B
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