Once the installation of the system in the Pontiac was complete, the gauges and line fittings into the Accusump and oil system were leak-tested. There are two methods to do this: First is pressurizing the system with 60 psi of air through the Schrader air valve and applying soapy water to the gauge and hose fittings; any bubbling indicates a leak. The second method is to pressurize the unit, note the pressure indicated on the gauge, and let it sit for up to 24 hours; any loss in pressure indicates a leak.
Once the oiling system was proven to hold pressure, the Accusump was precharged. Pressure was bled off at the Schrader valve to 7-10 psi. The engine was started and the Accusump was activated with the toggle switch, filling the unit. The pressure on the Accusump gauge should be a close match to the engine's oil pressure. After setting the precharge, the oil level in the engine was topped off to account for the oil now held in the Accusump.
One thing to note about the pre-oiling process, since the stock Pontiac oil-pressure sending unit is located at the tail-end of the engine's oiling system, you will only see a little movement on your in-dash gauge. This is normal since the engine's oil pump is not providing any pressure, and oil drainback within the large air volume of the engine block, combined with the open nature of the block thanks to the PCV and breather, won't allow it to continually maintain the pressure level of a running engine.
The next task was figuring...
The next task was figuring out where to place the remote filter. There wasn't a whole lot of room to work with under the hood, and with a bracket system in mind, the area above the heater core was selected. A pair of holes matching the upper bracket holes was drilled through the first layer of the firewall, and a nut was welded over each hole.
A test-fit of the completed...
A test-fit of the completed assembly had it sitting too low, causing the hood bumpers to rest on the heater-core cover flange. The center holes on the bracket were used instead.
With the bracket remounted,...
With the bracket remounted, the lower bumpers cleared the flange. When the installation is complete, these will be adjusted to sit off of the firewall about 1/4 inch. This floating mount will prevent the engine's torque movement from pulling the hoses from the fittings under acceleration.
When ready, the Accusump was switched off, then the engine. Then with the key in the off position or out of the ignition altogether, the Accusump was switched back on.
Now all that's left to do before each start-up is to turn on the ignition. This activates the Accusump since the switch is already in the on position. Wait for it to pre-oil the engine (15 to 30 seconds, depending on the size of the Accusump), and fire up the Poncho mill worry free! You may even notice it cranks easier and starts a couple of revolutions earlier than it used to thanks to the film of oil on the moving parts. Refer to the photos and captions for installation of the system.
| Parts And Prices |
| Qty. | Description | Part No. | Price (each) |
| 1 | 2-quart Accusump | 24-026 | $185.00 |
| 1 | Pair 2- or 3-quart mounting clamps | 24-200 | $17.50 |
| 1 | Pair billet 2/3-quart mounting clamps | 24-210 | $80.00 |
| 6 feet | -10AN braided hose | 23-605 | $8.50 |
| 1 | Electric pressure valve 20-25 psi | 24-271 | $148.50 |
| 1 | 1-inch check valve | 24-280 | $17.50 |
| 3 | 1/2-inch NPT to -10AN adapter | 23-245A | $5.50 |
| 5 | -10AN 90-degree fitting | 23-665 | $21.75 |
| 3 | -10AN straight fitting | 23-625 | $9.75 |
| 1 | 1/2-inch NPT/2 -10AN T fitting | 23-245TA | $25.50 |
| 1 | -12AN Port to -10AN fitting | 23-465A | $23.50 |
| 1 | CM remote filter | 25-106 | $80.00 |
| 1 | 90-degree remote-filter adapter | 22-593 | $70.00 |
| 1 | Pontiac Road Race pan | 15-450 | $300.00 |
| 1 | oil-pump pickup | 15-451 | $37.50 |