Tom offers this:
>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.
An alternative to this is the Accusump pressure accumulator. While the
engine is running the accumulator is pressurized and the valve is closed.
Before startup, the valve is opened and the pressurized oil is forced into
the engine. Many race cars use this set-up.
Phil Barnes
Cortland, NY (nowhere near New York City)
peb3@cornell.edu
'71 TR6 CC61193L (20 year owner)
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