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

[Scott Janzen]

All the block fittings are tapered pipe thread, not straight thread,  
don''t remember the size.  I did this on a GT6 motor - got all the  
fittings and hose from Pegasus Auto Racing - if you do not have their  
catalogue, get one, as it is a useful reference tool even if you get  
stuff somewhere else.  they have every combination of fitting sizes,  
shapes and threads you can possibly need.  I used steel fittings in  
the block, and made up my own AN lines with steel fittings at the  
block end and aluminum where they connected to the aluminum  
"manifold"  (piece of bar stock, drilled and tapped).   I'm assuming  
you have made up AN lines before, but if not, get a cheap cut-off/chop  
saw from Harbor Freight etc.  Hacksaws just fray the lines too much.

On Feb 4, 2009, at 4:38 PM, Glenn Franco 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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