3/4 in. in-line oil check valve?
06-30-2009, 07:52 PM
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3/4 in. in-line oil check valve?
For those running an Accusump, anyone using, or know of, an inline check valve other than the Canton .5 inch NPT unit? I'm using 3/4 in. hose (-12) and would like a larger diameter valve or at least a less restrictive one than the Canton.
06-30-2009, 10:01 PM
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I looked into that myself when I installed my accusump. Aeromotive makes a really nice one. I called them about what I needed it for and decided not to use it. Reason is that the oil gets hot enough that it is possible to soften the seal to the point where it will jam or pass in the valve. The canton one has no seals. Its a stainless check ball. I do personally think it adds restriction. On a street going corvette its the cleanest way of doing it, but when there is room I prefer to use remove oil filters and plumb the accusump line there. Only requires that an anti-drainback filter is used.