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

[Chuck Arnold]

I have taken the approach on the TR6 engine to directly feed three oil
gallery ports from the return line off the oil cooler and from the
Accusump.  A "T" in the return line feeds to both the oil filter return and
to a manifold.  The manifold is also fed by the Accusump.  Threelines from
the manifold go directly to the gallery ports.  See attached photo.

Note: Sam Halkias told me thatdirectly feeding the gallies is notreally
necessary.  Whatis necessary is to increase flow,and that is done by
enlarging the hole[s?] in the engine block that feed the gallery to 1/8th
inch.  I figure any way I can keep a lot ofpressure and volume on number 1
main and rod bearing is good.  Of course, I have oil pan baffles and a
windage tray [and this year will use Racestorations heavy duty, extra
capacity aluminum sump].  Hope to keep the e.ngine all together this year

On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 7:19 AM, <WEmery7451 at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 2/4/09 10:34:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, Billb at bnj.com
> writes:
>
> << Going through an oil filter adapter plate doesn't seem to do that    for
> me.
>  I'd like to protect against catastrophes like having that    filter
> rupture or
>  come unscrewed and still having bearing oil pressure    long enough to get
> the
>  motor shut down. >>
>
> I originally used an adapter plate between the oil filter and the block.
> This didn't seem to help at all.  I then drilled and tapped the center oil
> gall
> ey
> port for 3/8" pipe thread, and used an adapter fitting for the equivalent
> of
> 1/2" AN line (forget the number).  This made a big difference as far as
> regulating the oil pressure.
>
> Most people have a machinist drill and tap the fitting.  I did this myself,
> and had to take some time removing the iron shavings with a magnet --
> unless
> you want to take out the aluminum plugs and ramrod the particles out.  Even
> then, some will lodge in the oil feed ports.
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Chuck Arnold

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