Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Master Lube pre-oil press

[grtescpa]

From reading the threads I picked up on this great device that pressurizes the lubrication system befor start up. Its just a simple

neumatic tank. You fill this cylinder with engine oil and presurize it with air. A switch is mounted on the dash that is used to activate a solonoid. The oil is pushed out of the cylinder and presurizes the engine. A built in safety valve prevents air from entering the engine if the cylinder went empty. When the engine starts the cylinder is pumped back up from oil pressure. Its ready for the next cold start. Check out this web site. www.masterlube.net or contact -- email address removed --

 

[RT66DOC]

Is this an accumulator?

 

[redram]

Originally posted by grtescpa

From reading the threads I picked up on this great device that pressurizes the lubrication system befor start up. Its just a simple

neumatic tank. You fill this cylinder with engine oil and presurize it with air. A switch is mounted on the dash that is used to activate a solonoid. The oil is pushed out of the cylinder and presurizes the engine. A built in safety valve prevents air from entering the engine if the cylinder went empty. When the engine starts the cylinder is pumped back up from oil pressure. Its ready for the next cold start. Check out this web site. www.masterlube.net or contact -- email address removed --

Racers have used a similar setup for years - tradename called accusump.

 

[wbrown02]

It can be used as an accumulator if you wish by leaving the dash switch in the valve open position. Switch is three way .

 

[Texas Diesel]

How much $? Where does it hook in?

 

[grtescpa]

Originally posted by Tejas Deezul

How much $? Where does it hook in?

I just bought one. $345. 00 with free shipping. It is tied into the top of the oil filter assembly. It only mounts vertical. It should only be used for cold start or when the engine has sat long enough for the oil galleries to drain completely. If left on all the time a hot start would not supply the needed pressure. Talk to Kerry. He is the inventor and designer.

 

[y-knot]

Like they said, this is nothing new it has been around for thirty+ years. Racers call it an accumulator, It is basically a aluminum oil storage tank with a bladder inside. Moroso is the popular maker of them and they come in 1-1/2 or 3 quart sizes. Save yourself some money and get it Summit Racing or Jeggs. The small accumulator is 59. 99, and the electric valve is 99. 00. Then the only thing you need to do is plumb it to the spare oil filter fitting.

I do not think anyone needs this, but to each his own. Pretty good ideal of someone though, for someone to do a re-package of an old ideal and market it to a bunch of old diesel farts.

 

[grtescpa]

Originally posted by y-knot

Like they said, this is nothing new it has been around for thirty+ years. Racers call it an accumulator, It is basically a aluminum oil storage tank with a bladder inside. Moroso is the popular maker of them and they come in 1-1/2 or 3 quart sizes. Save yourself some money and get it Summit Racing or Jeggs. The small accumulator is 59. 99, and the electric valve is 99. 00. Then the only thing you need to do is plumb it to the spare oil filter fitting.

I do not think anyone needs this, but to each his own. Pretty good ideal of someone though, for someone to do a re-package of an old ideal and market it to a bunch of old diesel farts.

Befor you start to talk about it I sugest you do more research. Ask Kerry the owner. This does not have a bladder and its not the same as the one you are describing used in race cars. .

 

[y-knot]

Who cares? Oil tank, oil pre-lubber, oil Accumulator... ... same old crap different name. I have done them all one time or another and then finally realized I do not need them, nor does the Cummins. Sounds good and gives you something to think and talk about, but it all un-needed junk. Why mess with something that for the last 30+years has proven itself and never had an issue with oil pressure? Like most others here and there, it's more Bling, Bling to add to your signature. If you want it, go get it.