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Earl's fittings

Stopped at an estate sale today, bought a big box of Earl's fittings and hose. I assumed the braded ss hose was toast as it was setting next to a 91scca rule book. Are the Earl's fittings still current or usable?
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Quote from: Old phart phred –
Stopped at an estate sale today, bought a big box of Earl's fittings and hose. I assumed the braded ss hose was toast as it was setting next to a 91scca rule book. Are the Earl's fittings still current or usable?
Yup, good stuff. expensive too.Hang on to those
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

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Also in the box there appears to be an aircraft oil accumulator. AN fitting on one end of a cylinder, Schrader valve on the other. Cut the safety wires off and took it apart last night, and inside a floating piston. May have to put it in the oil supply line feeding the turbo to spool down on. Guessing $5 well spent.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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Quote from: Old phart phred –
Also in the box there appears to be an aircraft oil accumulator. AN fitting on one end of a cylinder, Schrader valve on the other. Cut the safety wires off and took it apart last night, and inside a floating piston. May have to put it in the oil supply line feeding the turbo to spool down on. Guessing $5 well spent.
Yup, adding one to my race car. $400.00 for everything
You scored
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

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Theres nothing wrong with earls stuff. I like aeroquip, but I am not afraid of Earls at all. Use it up!
92 Grand Villa
Silver 6v92
 side isle.
build# 3973

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 The oil accumulator works well and exactly like the water pump  accumulator. All you need a is a vertical tube sealed at the top, plumbed into the turbo line  or oil gallery.  Dash 6 line is about the right size to control the flow both directions. ( if you dont want to use a electric or manual valve.)  It should keep the pressure light off for about 6-10 seconds post shut down.  The dash 6 size is not too large for the oil pump to fill the engine normally  on start up.
 If you use the type with the air fitting on top, use about  50% of your hot idle pressure.  7psi is common. 
 Yes, Turbos like cool down oil. 

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With multi-engine aircraft, an accumulator is frequently an option with a pressure tank to push the oil into the engine for the props to bring them out of the "feather" position and make restarting the engine much easier. Much tougher for the starter to push the blades into the wind instead of taking advantage of it. They are usually called an "unfeathering accumulator."

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Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)
 

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lots of aircraft and aerospace stuff floating around town, since we are the air capital of the world.  Used to go to The Yard Store to buy all sorts of aviation fasteners, and other surplus stuff, fill a brown bag and pay by the pound. Probably like an unorganized Aircraft Spruce. Boeing MAC used to have a surplus store also, you could by prepreg fiberglass, Kevlar and carbon fiber that had exceded the "aircraft" expiration date stored in walk-in coolers. 
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake