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

[WILLIAM TOBIN]

  Hi all; for cutting braided lines, I got a stainless hose and cable cutter
from Jegs for about $40. It works really well and can be carried in your
toolbox.
  PN 555-80576. Comes in a larger size too for up to -24. Much better than a
hacksaw and smaller than a cutoff saw.
  Bill----- Original Message -----
  From: "Scott Janzen" <s.janzen at comcast.net>
  To: "Glenn Franco" <gaf3 at charter.net>
  Cc: "Friends of Triumph" <fot at autox.team.net>
  Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 5:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [Fot] Question on Accusump Install with External Oil Lines On
a Spitfire


  > 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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