[Fot] Accusump Installation

[Bill@ponostyle.com]

Yup. Poor boys dry sump. I plumb them straight to the oil gallery, manual valve, no check valve. Is you set your oil level to slightly over full with the accusump empty you have less windage with constant pressure plus all the other benefits. 

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> On Jul 16, 2018, at 4:37 AM, fubog1 via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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