Mine was wired to the ignition but I put a toggle switch right on one end of the unit.
This was in my dragster so if I needed to turn the ignition on to do something like see my tach recall, the accumulator solenoid would not open....I did that often and from outside the car so getting to the switch was easy.
Posts: 2735 | Location: Where ever I am, I'm here and it's me | Registered: March 15, 2007
Mine is wired to the ignition because I always want it to work as a preluber.
I also have another switch in line so I can turn on the ignition if need be without the accumulator emptying into the pan. The second switch is in a location that is not easily or accidentally switched to off.
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SCDIV1, I found out the hard way years ago. I started a fresh engine with the accusump connected but the solenoid was not energized. I only added enough oil to run and then drain. It's very disheartening to have the oil light illuminate!!! Half the oil ended up in the accusump.
I made a tool to remove the end caps using Allen head cap bolts and scrap metal for cleaning. That and a strap wrench makes it easy to disassemble.
On my SBC I used #10 with whatever a 70's stock block NPT is.
Originally posted by M120: SCDIV1, I found out the hard way years ago. I started a fresh engine with the accusump connected but the solenoid was not energized. I only added enough oil to run and then drain. It's very disheartening to have the oil light illuminate!!! Half the oil ended up in the accusump.
I made a tool to remove the end caps using Allen head cap bolts and scrap metal for cleaning. That and a strap wrench makes it easy to disassemble.
On my SBC I used #10 with whatever a 70's stock block NPT is.
I made a spanner and more than once had issues with my Accusump
Managed to splatter myself and my trailer more than once....dumbs-h-i-t attack.....
I never added the full 3 quarts for the tank during an oil change
I decided to remove the Accumulator one day and sold it..
First race I went to I regretted it......Oil light flickered on in the shutdown ....15lb switch
Was fine if I didn't lean on the brakes....Moroso steel pan....This message has been edited. Last edited by: SCDIV1,
Posts: 2735 | Location: Where ever I am, I'm here and it's me | Registered: March 15, 2007
Chad, I have mine hooked up to the ignition switch. I do like the idea of a kill switch if your turning on ignition for some other purpose than starting the engine
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