[Fot] Question on Accusump Install with External Oil Lines On a Spitfire

[robert bownes]

When I did it, I drilled out the hole and tapped it for an AN fitting
directly.

On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 4:38 PM, Glenn Franco <gaf3 at charter.net> wrote:

> I'm in the process of installing a 3 quart Canton Accusump on my 1.3L Spit
> engine. I'm planning to run 6 an to the engine compartment and split off  to
> the main gallery plugs on the side of the engine block.
> The early 1.3L has three plugs and the later has  4. I'm having trouble
> locating a fitting that will fit into the gallery openings. They appear to
> be 5/16 fine thread.
> I've reviewed the write up on page 131-2  in Kas's Triumph Preparation
> Handbook that shows Steve Smith's installation.  What is not listed is the
> hardware that was used.
> It looks like a flow bolt and banjo fitting could be used but I cannot find
> any in that size.
> Is anyone familiar with this setup and if so where did you source the
> fittings that would screw into the gallery plug holes?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
> Thanks in Advance
> Glenn Franco
> 72 Spit Race Car and various other Triumphs
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