questions about oil control
03-22-2008, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by doorracer
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What "triggers" that accumalator exactly?I understand the principle of it,but have never had first hand dealings with the workings of one.
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03-22-2008, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by olds48
Originally Posted by doorracer
Originally Posted by olds48
What "triggers" that accumalator exactly?I understand the principle of it,but have never had first hand dealings with the workings of one.
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It has compressed air and a spring I believe. OIL psi over rides the spring and fills the acumulator and when oil preasure gets low enough the cylinder in the accumulator pushes oil into the system. not sure if there is a spring or just air...
I could be wrong but that was how I thought it worked.
03-22-2008, 09:53 AM
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Basically, you fill your crankcase like normal, then add oil to the accumulator per manufacturers spec. Usually 2-3 quarts. Install cap and air it up with shop air to the pressure your engine runs at idle hot. From there it's automatic. It'll dump if the pressure falls below that point & refill when it's higher.....most have a solenoid and switch so you can turn it off or use it to prime the engine on cold start.
03-22-2008, 10:14 AM
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Okay,I had another thought.If the accumulator dumps,say three quarts,will it suck it back into itself?Three extra quarts in the pan could get a little rough.
And Charles,thanks for the info on the pan.I didn't know you could get one that cheap.That's probably the route I'll go.Like I said,I haven't had any problems,just want to prevent any.
And Charles,thanks for the info on the pan.I didn't know you could get one that cheap.That's probably the route I'll go.Like I said,I haven't had any problems,just want to prevent any.
03-22-2008, 03:38 PM
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In order to use it to prelube the motor for start up you must have a shut off valve. If you have the manual valve you have to close it while the engine is running oir the oil will drain back into engine...that's why the electric valve is prefered, you can wire it in with your ign if you want and it will be all automatic....
http://www.accusump.com/accusump.pdf/instructions.pdf
http://www.accusump.com/accusump.pdf/instructions.pdf
03-23-2008, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by johnracer
Yes, kinda. Basically the oil pump will push oil back into the accumulator until the set pressure is reached.
Tod,thanks for the link.That helped alot
03-23-2008, 12:11 PM
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Some accumulators have a manual valve on the outlet and some have a solenoid valve. If the valve is open when you shut the engine off, then yes it'll dump into the pan. However, when you restart the engine, the accumulator will refill with that 3 quarts. The extra oil in the pan, without the engine running, shouldn't matter.
A buddy of mine has one with a solenoid valve. He just turns it off before engine shutdown so he can use it to prime on next cold start.
A buddy of mine has one with a solenoid valve. He just turns it off before engine shutdown so he can use it to prime on next cold start.
