[Fot] Accusump Installation

[fubog1]

 Chris whatever works and I do share your concept of KISS.
There are plenty of cars running fine without them, they aren't a prerequisite.
A well designed baffle system will eliminate most problems, but I see the accusump worth it for the pre-oiling aspect alone.
I also understand that most of our cars are running on treaded tires, but for anyone running on slicks, even with a good baffling system, it's likely gonna still gulp a little air when you lean on it hard in the left-handers.


Glen

 

 

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From: tr4racing <tr4racing at googlemail.com>
To: 'fubog1' <fubog1 at aol.com>; tr4racing <tr4racing at googlemail.com>; fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Jul 16, 2018 9:42 am
Subject: AW: [Fot] Accusump Installation



I rebuild my engine after 2 or 3 years of racing.
Wear was never a problem and a good baffling of the sump seems to work fine enough.
 
So I’m always happy with almost no parts in my car.
Just wheels and an engine J
 
Cheers
Chris
 
Von: fubog1 <fubog1 at aol.com> 
Gesendet: Montag, 16. Juli 2018 13:38
An: tr4racing at googlemail.com; fot at autox.team.net
Betreff: Re: [Fot] Accusump Installation
 

The accusump is one of the best things that you can have in the car.

A- No dry starts, an engine suffers the most normal wear during dry starts.

B- No more gulping air in left hand corners.

 

The arguments against them are usually due to incorrect charging or hookup, often no check valve is fitted.

 

They are 100% reliable and they are rebuildable.

 

I use 3 quart, I prefer manual valve (yes KISS).

 

Just my opinion but I fit one in every car I build...

 

Glen

 

 

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From: Chris Marx via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
To: fot at autox. team. net <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Jul 16, 2018 4:59 am
Subject: Re: [Fot] Accusump Installation


Hi,

 

I prefer keeping things as simple as possible.

I have just a good setup standard oil pump, a good filter, an oil radiator and that’s it.

Keeping it as simple as possible keeps things going and is giving the most fun.

 

Cheers

Chris

 

 

 

Von: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> Im Auftrag von Brad Eells via Fot
Gesendet: Dienstag, 10. Juli 2018 03:57
An: fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Betreff: [Fot] Accusump Installation

 


Hello Amici,


 


Congrats to all participants in this year's Kastner Cup. Us West Coaster's are looking forward to the Buttonwillow event in 2019. In fact, it has been my soul motivation to bring my Spitfire back to life after a 43 year snooze...


 


I have noted Accusump installations on the majority of our LBC race cars. I am looking at installing one but don't quite understand the installation. 


 


1, 2 or 3 quart for my 1300 cc Spitfire?


 


Manual or electric valve installation? The cylinder will be sitting right next to me on the passenger side of the car.


 


Which side of my oil filter head supplies the oil cooler? Nearest the firewall or nearest the radiator?


 


Pics and advice greatly appreciated. I only have 10 months left to get the car ready!


 


Cheers,


 













Brad Eells


Chino CA


#72 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3


#35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4


1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!



 










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