With the fuel tank sealer applied, the fuel delivery system is nearing completion. I spent the morning preparing the accumulator, or priming tank, for installation. The pre-oiling process is pretty simple. After the accumulator cylinder is charged with two quarts of oil and pressurized, it is connected to the engines lubricating system via the oil pressure gauge port on the side of the block. The remainder of the oil capacity, five quarts, is poured into the oil sump. When the accumulator is activated, oil is forced by air pressure throughout the lubricating system. At that point the engine can be started. This is the best and safest way to start a fresh engine. The accumulator was manufactured by Moroso and purchased from Summit Racing (summitracing.com). Check them out. They stock quality automotive products and equipment.
The archive listing of this blog contains detailed step-by-step photos and narratives regarding this restoration since it began late last December. Please direct comments and questions to tommystoplesscars@yahoo.com.
The archive listing of this blog contains detailed step-by-step photos and narratives regarding this restoration since it began late last December. Please direct comments and questions to tommystoplesscars@yahoo.com.
Hopefully, by the weekend, we will be prepared for start-up.
More tomorrow...
Tom McCurry
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