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Buying a pre-lube system-
Am about to place an order for a pre-lube oiling system form the US, with all the bells and whistles (incl stainless upgrade) for $375.95+ shipping (+/-$70 US).
They will ship 2 or more Free, so if anyone is in the market pm me and we'll organise it ;):cool: Rog |
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do they have special ones for each brand [ ls or ford ] or are they generic & you fit to suit who are they from ?? & how soon are you ordering rob |
Mate I just emailed them,told them what engine & use and they came back to me within 2 hrs with a recommendation & quote.
So mine was engine (Ford) specific. |
Why don't you name the pre-lube system you're going with, seems that's the first thing anyone will want to know before signing up.
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Ohh Dooh :JEKYLHYDE
Sorry everyone:p Its a Masterlube system ! |
Interesting, how many people use this kind of system.
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Before you buy you might want to look at two other alternatives. The first is the tried and proven accusump system that you can get from Canton, Moroso or Peterson Fluid Systems and the other is this really nice remote filter with a built in pressure pump you can spin with an electric drill or a speed handle. It is also made by Peterson Fluid Systems, click here => Remote w/Primer.
This is what the gizmo looks like http://www.petersonfluidsys.com/Imag...r_large_34.jpg Of course you could also just put in some Pro-Long and not worry about these sorts of things. Ed |
I guess I am failing to see the need for a pre-lube system. I have instant oil pressure when I fire my motor. I run a 5 stage weaver brothers pump that is mounted below the oil level in my tank. The pump stays primed all the time and again, oil pressure is instantaneous.
Am I missing something? |
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The only thing I can think of that you might be missing is that dry sump systems and wet sump systems behave differently. Additionally most of the guys don't have a dry sump system like you do, they have a wet sump system that well, behaves differently ... Of course there are a lot of pre-oilers that appear on dry sump systems also which sort of begs the question why - go figure. Ed |
Absolute zero need for a pre-lube system. I suggest spending the money on driving lessons, tires, wheels, sex, alcohol, Doors music, Jim Beam.
I have had my oil pans off more than any normal human should, even a month after not starting the engine there was oil dripping in my hair, bearings full of oil. In fact if you use Brad Penn you will never ever get the oil out of the engine it is the stickiest **** on the planet. |
I cant see the need for one on either type of oiling. I am all for priming an oiling system on initial start up of a new build but even I wonder just what good your doing. You applied assembly lube to all your bearings and moving parts when you put it together. Then (if your like most guys that want 100psi of oil pressure) you prime the system and flush it all out..lol. Dont get me wrong, I just built a little motor and I used assembly lube and primed it. Something about not priming just seems wrong.
It still begs the question...are you really preventing anything by priming? Should you not use assembly lube if your going to prime? Should you prime and roatate by hand to insure full coverage of moving parts? Just thinking outloud. |
If you need post rebuild pre-lube Goodson Part #PL-40 is a good unit they have a distributor in Aust link is below. They also have plenty of tools to help out with rebuilds and engine work.
Engine Rebuilding Tools | Goodson Catalogue | Automotive Tools | Ayross Trading Melbourne |
Well this post has thrown up some interesting points.
From my perspective, at least, I'm getting more than just pre-lube-I'm also having the advantage of an oil accumulator to help when dropping oil pressure during speed events etc. I know and understand all...well most of the arguments but coming from a family of aeronautical engineers & old skool ones at that you just can't beat wearing elastic waisted trousers with a belt AND braces. If you catch my drift :LOL: |
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Dont ever eat at taco bell wearing all that protection...:eek: Thats gonna be a looooooonnnnnngggggg and lonely ride home:LOL: Your probably not gonna get the reference, but the guys in the states will...lol. |
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Continuous Duty Pre-Oiler and Back-Up Oil Pump INFINITY Aerospace: Home Page www.InfinityAerospace.com, Infinity 1, landing gear, stick grips http://infinityaerospace.com/GP302-12_PreOiler.jpg |
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Thanks Lippy, a good read and informative as well, so thanks for sharing. :cool:
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I just like the fact that the engine has full oil pressure even before its turned over !
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Dam Rob! I was up in Warner's Bay all week for work! We could have met up for a drink at WBH for a snitty!
I'll be up again next month. Maybe then! |
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