In a message dated 97-06-09 15:18:15 EDT, ak627@dayton.wright.edu (Tom Tweed)
writes:
> and I'm wondering if Bill was asking about an electric oil pump to be
> used before starting the engine, to assure full oiling at start-up,
> since I've heard that that's when most wear occurs.
>
> In fact, I remember the `Goss Garage Guy' on the PBS program _Motorweek_
> describing an accessory electric oiler, and gave the above reason for
> it being a geed idea. I suppose it could be something mounted external
> to the engine, with appropriate fittings and oil lines; it could be
> turned on with the key in the `idiot light check' position, at which
> time you could wait 10 seconds or so, for the oil to get up to the
> rocker shaft, for instance.
>
> Hmmmm, the above `geed' should read `good' !
>
> The above info is from a 3 to 5 yr-old memory, hope it's accurate,
> but no guarantees...in fact, I've never seen one of those electric
> oilers, maybe someone else on the list has.
There are companies that manufacture just such a "pre-oiling" device, but it
is not a pump. It is a pressurised cannister, with a solenoid operated
shut-off valve. The cannister is pressurised with engine oil when the engine
is running. When the engine shuts off, the valve is closed, trapping the oil.
When the key is turned on again, the solenoid opens the valve, and the engine
gets a quick shot of oil prior to starting. These devices are intended
primarily, I think, for Turbo-charged engines.
I may be off a little on the details, but something along these lines is
available.
Dan Masters,
Alcoa, TN
'71 TR6---------3000mile/year driver, fully restored
'71 TR6---------undergoing full restoration and Ford 5.0 V8 insertion - see:
www.sky.net/~boballen/mg/Masters/
'74 MGBGT---3000mile/year driver, original condition
'68 MGBGT---organ donor for the '74
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