[Fot] Cleaining oil lines, and Spitfire Oil pump specs Questions

[John Styduhar]

Bub, if this happened to me (which it did) and I suspected there was metal
in the oil, I would remove the accumulator and send it to the factory for
refurbishment (about $80 including new seals).  Even if I had a custom tool
to remove the large circlips at each end, the cost of just a seal kit is
not much less than having the factory do a professional rebuild.   You will
likely have to replace the seals as a precautionary measure anyhow since
they have been cut.   They (Moroso for me) will also run a pressure test on
the gauge and valve assembly.  Other manufacturers should have the same
service.

On Fri, May 27, 2016 at 8:23 AM, Jim Gray <toodamnfunky at comcast.net> wrote:

> Bud,
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> A car wash high pressure sprayer is a good way to blow out the lines and I
> made a tool to take that accusump apart you can use.
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> There is no good way to flush them while assembled. I like brake cleaner
> for a final flush as it leaves no residue where mineral spirits will.
>
> jim
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> *From:* Fot [mailto:fot-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of *Bud R
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2016 8:05 PM
> *To:* fot <fot at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* [Fot] Cleaining oil lines, and Spitfire Oil pump specs
> Questions
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> Listerati,
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> Some Spitfire 1300 engine re-assembly questions.
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> 1) What to use to clean out oil lines, connections, and accusump after
> having an engine disintegrate and create lots of metal particles that may
> or may not have migrated throughout the oil system. I’m considering mineral
> spirits as a final cleaning. They have been gravity draining for a couple
> weeks hanging upside down.  I also have a new oil cooler since that was
> probably beyond cleaning effectively.
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> 2) Procedure to clean the accusump. While it is out and not pressurized.
> Just rinse it with mineral spirits?
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> 3) Oil pump clearance specs on Spitfire (angled late 1500 version), now at
> 0.004” on all four lobes.
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> Thanks
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> Bud Rolofson
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