Immediate Lubrication
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"1"0 overcome the problem of ensuring
adequate lubrication of an engine just after it has been started, the Stack Engineering and Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Swindon, has developed a hydraulic accumulator which injects oil into the lubricatien system at the maximum working pressure prior to the engine being started.
The unit consists of a sealed reservoir which is connected to the engine's lubricating system in a similar way to a normal oil filter. 'Integral with the reservoir is an electrically operated valve which is connected to the ignition switch or coil in the case of a petrol engine or to the battery main switch in the case of a diesel engine.
When the engine is running, .oil is pumped into the reservoir and held at the working pressure. The pressure remains in the accumulator after the engine is stopped but when the valve is energized before the next start it is allowed to re-enter the engine and so ensure that the bearings and so on are adequately lubricated.
Sole agents and concessionnaires are Rodbourne Service Station Ltd., Rodbourne Road, Swindon, Wilts, and the complete unit including all necessary fittings costs £8 9s. retail.