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The Accusump will (Possibly) add another 3 quarts and I would ignore the cooler for the present.
Start by releasing the Accusump i.e. ignition on. This could take more than an hour to empty itself as it is cold and trying to push the oil into the stationary bearings and oil ways. Drain the oil and do your filter change. Re-fill the oil and start the engine for about a minute which will fill or part fill the Accusump. Stop the engine and add oil to the line. Restart and run for a bit before checking the final level.
This is all a little variable as the amount in the Accusump could vary slightly dependant on the oil pressure when you switched off.
Steve
Start by releasing the Accusump i.e. ignition on. This could take more than an hour to empty itself as it is cold and trying to push the oil into the stationary bearings and oil ways. Drain the oil and do your filter change. Re-fill the oil and start the engine for about a minute which will fill or part fill the Accusump. Stop the engine and add oil to the line. Restart and run for a bit before checking the final level.
This is all a little variable as the amount in the Accusump could vary slightly dependant on the oil pressure when you switched off.
Steve
dilley said:
How much oil does a 383 sbc (american speed) hold?? I need to do an oil change.
Is there any advantage in moving the brake pedal position on the mounting holes??
9-9.5 litres with filter change and Accump discharge. (I always buy 15 litres and it does me (with top-ups till the next change)Is there any advantage in moving the brake pedal position on the mounting holes??
It the second one a trick question? I would move it if it doesn't fit you as it is!! But ensure you don't just change the pivot point alone as you need to have the active braking point when the arm is perpendicular to the rods. Moving the PP without adjusting the arm might not be a smart move.
Edited by LuckyP on Saturday 23 June 21:02
LuckyP said:
dilley said:
How much oil does a 383 sbc (american speed) hold?? I need to do an oil change.
Is there any advantage in moving the brake pedal position on the mounting holes??
9-9.5 litres with filter change and Accump discharge. (I always buy 15 litres and it does me (with top-ups till the next change)Is there any advantage in moving the brake pedal position on the mounting holes??
It the second one a trick question? I would move it if it doesn't fit you as it is!! But ensure you don't just change the pivot point alone as you need to have the active braking point when the arm is perpendicular to the rods. Moving the PP without adjusting the arm might not be a smart move.
Edited by LuckyP on Saturday 23 June 21:02
Just done an entire fluid change (not box). I have to correct my earlier post that said 9 - 9.5 litres inc accusump discharge and filter. The actual volume was 8.5 litres after refilling both filter and accusump.
Cheers
Pete
LuckyP said:
LuckyP said:
dilley said:
How much oil does a 383 sbc (american speed) hold?? I need to do an oil change.
Is there any advantage in moving the brake pedal position on the mounting holes??
9-9.5 litres with filter change and Accump discharge. (I always buy 15 litres and it does me (with top-ups till the next change)Is there any advantage in moving the brake pedal position on the mounting holes??
It the second one a trick question? I would move it if it doesn't fit you as it is!! But ensure you don't just change the pivot point alone as you need to have the active braking point when the arm is perpendicular to the rods. Moving the PP without adjusting the arm might not be a smart move.
Edited by LuckyP on Saturday 23 June 21:02
Just done an entire fluid change (not box). I have to correct my earlier post that said 9 - 9.5 litres inc accusump discharge and filter. The actual volume was 8.5 litres after refilling both filter and accusump.
Cheers
Pete
Don't worry about the missing litre. Mine would have burnt that over the few days this post has been running.
Steve
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