Pre-oiler question

lippy · #1 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AL427SBF

... but all this raises a question I have. If all you want to do is pre-oil only, I would think wiring a switch to your oil pump (toggle type on the dash) and flick that on for a few seconds before startup would accomplish the same thing?

But that would only work with an electric oil pump

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lippy

But that would only work with an electric oil pump

... and I was just going to let Al's suggestion slide on by, in to the night, with no acerbic, wise-ass, how dumb is that, type retort....

Now, had that been Chas' suggestion, because he was in the throes of some sort of apoplectic fit, I would have been all over him.

ERA Chas · #3 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 03:52 PM

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. Now, had that been Chas' suggestion, because he was in the throes of some sort of apoplectic fit, I would have been all over him.

Be seated clown-man. I'm not gettin' apoplectic over this crowd. Nobody gets it except Clayton and Bob Cowan---HELL! you even get it!
Note to self: write constructive posts in crayon.

patrickt · #4 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 06:36 PM

OK, Lippy... whatcha gonna do?

Dimis · #5 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

OK, Lippy... whatcha gonna do?

If he is smart whatever Sir Brent recommends.

It's taken me a while, but I finally worked out its the ONLY "best" way.

lippy · #6 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

OK, Lippy... whatcha gonna do?

Not sure yet. Leaning toward a 1 Qt, which should be good for pre oiling only. One of these days when I have a chance I will call the folks at Accusump. But I don't really need to decide for a few months.

patrickt · #7 (**permalink**) 02-02-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lippy

Not sure yet. Leaning toward a 1 Qt, which should be good for pre oiling only. One of these days when I have a chance I will call the folks at Accusump. But I don't really need to decide for a few months.

Fair 'nuf.... Now, see Do you need a pre-oiler? and think through your engine wear locations with an eye towards pressure lubrication versus splash lubrication. Then ask yourself "What specific wear location am I trying to address with my pre-oiler?"

Chilibit · #8 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 01:19 PM

I am imagining that an accumulator is just that. It delivers a supply of oil to the motor before start up. But that oil is at 1 bar. A pre-luber would use a small electric motor/pump to pressurize the system and float the bearings. That seems better. Perhaps a simple accumulator pressurizes. I don't know.

AL427SBF · #9 (**permalink**) 02-01-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lippy

But that would only work with an electric oil pump

You guys are on your toes, just checkin'

How Accusump works, again from their website -
The Accusump is connected to the pressure side of an engine's oiling system and is charged by the engines own oil pump. Its simple, efficient design revolves around a hydraulic piston separating an air pre-charge side and an oil reservoir side. On the oil side of the Accusump it has an outlet that goes into the engine's oiling system, controlled by a valve. On the air side it's equipped with a pressure gauge(on oil accumulators only) and a schrader air valve, which allows you to add a pre-charge of air pressure to the Accusump.