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Pow-R-Lube Automatic Engine Prelube System Any other use constitutes copyright infringement.
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Tools Needed: Basic hand tools, Oxy\Acetylene or Oxy\Propane torch for brazing fittings on accumulator tank, Drill press, Power miter saw with metal cutting blade for assembling AeroQuip hydraulic line, 5\16 drill bit, 9\16 drill bit, 1\8 NPT pipe tap, 3\8 NPT pipe tap, Propane torch and solder, Valve core removing tool (automotive type), Bench grinder w\wire wheel, and a source of compressed air. |
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Parts list: 1 16.4 oz propane tank (empty) 1 Air tank valve - Milton part # s684 1 Solenoid Valve - ASCO part# 8210 G1 12VDC 1 Solenoid Valve mount bracket 1 Control Module - Agastat part# VTM3QDD 1 120,000 ohm 1\2 watt resistor 1 3\8" brass close pipe nipple 1 3\8" brass "T" pipe fitting 1 3\8" brass 90 degree elbow pipe fitting 2 3\8"NPT X 1\2"SAE brass fittings 1 3\8" X 2" NPT brass pipe nipple 2 AeroQuip 1\2 SAE end fittings - part# 1-63-190600-8 1 Length AeroQuip 1/2" braided S\S hose - part# 1-2807-8 1 Roll Teflon tape pipe thread sealant. 5 1\4" Female spade connectors 1 Automotive fuse holder assembly w\ 2 amp fuse. 1 Roll 16 gauge automotive primary wire. 1 wire connector (Trailer type) 8 tie wraps. 1 12 volt automotive air compressor (Wal-Mart) 1 3\8" NPT pipe cap |
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Please follow all steps in the order presented for best results and to insure personal safety. |
| Procedure: |
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1. Preparing the tank assembly.
Thread the 3\8" 90 degree brass
elbow onto the 3\8" brass nipple you brazed to the tank. Use Teflon thread
sealant. Work carefully to avoid getting any Teflon tape fragments inside
the piping. |
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This completes the system wiring. Now lets check out the system for proper operation. |
| Check Out Procedure: |
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Pump up the tank assembly to about 50 psi. Carry the pressurized unit to the vehicle. Touch the solenoid valve body to the negative terminal of the vehicle's battery. Touch the end of the primary wire to the positive battery terminal. |
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*** IMPORTANT - BE CAREFUL *** |
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strong blast of air will issue from the "OUT" port of the solenoid valve
if the wiring has been done correctly. Direct the "OUT port away from your
face or anything else a blast of compressed air could damage. The air blast will come instantly as you touch the primary wire to the battery terminal so be prepared for it. You will need to continue to hold the connections in place for about 15 seconds to determine if the prelube cycle is functioning correctly. (If you interrupt the power to the unit during the prelube cycle, the module will re-set and you will have to start over.) In about 10 to 13 seconds after the air blast from the unit, you will hear a dull thud as the control module cuts off power to the valve and it closes. Listen for it. Repeat this procedure until you're sure the system is operating properly. This completes construction and testing of the tank and valve assembly. You may mount the control module on the tank as shown in the photos on our web site or mount it where ever convenient. Now it's time to install the system in your vehicle, connect the primary to the vehicle ignition system, fabricate and install the hydraulic line. |
| Installation: |
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Choose your mounting location carefully. It should be mounted with the
tank vertical, as close to the oil pressure sending switch port on the
engine as possible, (This is where you will be making the hydraulic
connection.) and away from hot exhaust manifolds and pipes. Once the unit has been mounted, remove the oil pressure transmitter switch from the engine block. Determine the thread size of the port and obtain a brass or steel pipe nipple of the same size. A close nipple is best but a longer nipple can be used to stand it away from the engine block if clearance is a problem. Attach the 3\8" brass "T" fitting to the nipple. You may need a brass reducing bushing if the oil pressure transmitter switch port is smaller or larger than the 3\8" brass "T" fitting. Re-install your oil pressure transmitter switch in one of the openings of the brass "T" fitting. Install a 3\8" NPT X 1\2" SAE brass fitting in the other opening. Now it's time to make up the hydraulic line. Carefully measure the distance between the prelube unit and the "T" fitting on the engine block. Cut the proper length of AeroQuip hydraulic line and attach the end fittings as per the instructions that came with the fittings or take the components to your AeroQuip dealer had have them make up the line for you. It is extremely important to assemble the hydraulic line correctly as a leak could result in engine failure. Connect the line between the prelube unit and the "T" fitting and you're finished with the installation. |
| Operation: |
| Once you're satisfied the unit is installed correctly, pre-boost the tank to about 20 psi with the 12 volt air compressor. Now start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes. Now is the time to check for oil leaks. Carefully examine ALL the connections you have made and be certain there are no leaks. Stop the engine and check the oil level. It should be about 1 quart low as the engine has pumped about that much into the tank assembly. Add oil to bring the level up to the "FULL" mark. |
| Checking Out The System: |
| Turn on the vehicle's ignition switch but DO NOT start the engine. The oil pressure light should go out instantly and stay off for 10 to 13 seconds. If the vehicle is equipped with a gauge, it should show a reading of about 3\4 of the vehicle's normal operating pressure for 10 to 13 seconds. |
| Other Notes: |
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injection vehicles. Some fuel injected vehicles have an on-board computer
that will not allow the ignition to remain on for more than about 4
seconds unless the engine is started. This can result in a very short
prelube cycle if the unit is connected to the vehicle ignition system. In this case, look for an unused connector on the vehicle's wire harness that shows 12 volts with the ignition in the ON or START positions. Make sure the connector you choose continues to deliver 12 volts so long as the ignition remains in the ON position. |
| Components: |
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All components of the system are available as a package for $229.00. Please email for prices on individual components. COMPONENT kit with
factory finished tank and valve assembly COMPLETE - READY
TO INSTALL UNIT - FACTORY BUILT - PRESSURE |
