If you are concerned about minimizing 'dry' wear on engine startup, or perhaps use your Syncro at silly angles on rugged terrain, you may want to install one of these accusumps. I had them in my racecars. They are pretty simple and an elegant solution to the short period of time when you first fire up, or if for any reason you uncover your oil uptake. I suggest using the electric switched model, the one that activates as you switch on the ignition. Essentially, it 'pushes' 2-5 quarts of oil through the oil galleries, pre-oiling the bearing surfaces before you turn the motor over. Don Hanson |
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