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Re: [Fot] Accusump cleaning, was sump capacity

To: <donmarshall@nefcom.net>, Friends of Triumph <fot@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Accusump cleaning, was sump capacity
From: John Herrera <jrherrera90@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:39:48 -0400
> My understanding is that every time we have a major internal event with
bits
> of metal getting loose in the engine we need to not only replace the oil
> cooler but we need to clean out the accusump as well. I've sent mine back
> to the factory for cleaning and rebuild (about $50), but is that something
> that can normally be done here at home?


Be sure to release the precharge before disassembly. If you don't, the piston
will fly across the shop.
Some of my students experimented with this...

John H.
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