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  1. 74M35A2

    Engine Pre-Oiler (soliciting opinions)

    Everybody loves a double-ended crowd pleaser.
  2. 74M35A2

    Engine Pre-Oiler (soliciting opinions)

    Is that before or after the sprinkler box?
  3. 74M35A2

    Engine Pre-Oiler (soliciting opinions)

    Called an accumulator. Could easily automate it with a 24v solenoid valve. http://lightningmotorsports.com/i-298506.aspx?gclid=CIqJ8pyWgtMCFUkbaQodAbcCVg
  4. 74M35A2

    Engine Pre-Oiler (soliciting opinions)

    My conclusion is nearly always the same: Do it up and post the results. The pic of the pre-lube pump above looks like a traditional hydraulic pump mated to a high current DC motor (starter?). What is the pressure rating on that thing? 2700psi?
  5. 74M35A2

    Engine Pre-Oiler (soliciting opinions)

    I heard LDT/S engines were designed specifically to include cold environment starting, so all of the oil drains back into the pan from the filters (where it can be heated before starting engine if needed). Simp, if you pull oil from the oil cooler, how are you sucking it past the positive...
  6. 74M35A2

    Engine Pre-Oiler (soliciting opinions)

    I think you'd still need to think about pushing pressure backward on the oil filter. Will it tear the pleats from the supports? Will it collapse any anti-drain back valves that are not designed to have any reverse pressure applied to them? I do know large engines like locomotives and ships do...
  7. 74M35A2

    Engine Pre-Oiler (soliciting opinions)

    I support what you are doing, such projects are always fun, and want to add some info: I'd question pushing pressure backward on the oil filter? Also you would have to draw oil from the pan, and would then be sending non-filtered oil to the bearings if injecting it post-filter. We are a...
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