Many performance vehicles use the Accusump Oil pressure accumulator system. If I had an expensive motor in my van, one that was noisy on start up, I'd be using the Accusump. I've had them in other vehicles. They are a basic pressure reservoir connected to the oiling system. I had the 5qt capacity one that stored 5 qts of oil at whatever pressure the oiling system was under at the time the ignition is shut off. When the ignition key is turned, it activates a relay and valve that releases the 5 qts of Accusump oil into the motor, pre-oiling everything before the motor is started up... Also useful for cars that have problems with the sump pickup 'sucking air' during hard cornering or steep rock crawling....if the oil pump loses pressure, the Accusump takes over and supplies up to it's capacity to 'take up the slack' while the pump pickup might be uncovered. Accusumps are available at most of the racer supply houses for not too much $...A good thing if you have lots of money sunk in your motor or it's getting unusual use.. http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/category/Canton_Accusumps Don Hanson |
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