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In article <72800003@hpfcla.UUCP> ajs@hpfcla.UUCP writes:
>> 99% of your total lifetime engine wear occurs during the first 0 to 10
>> seconds of operation, when the oil is drained off the parts and you have
>> pretty much raw metal rubbing against raw metal.

>    ...  Or why isn't there some mechanism which, when you turn on the
>    starter, first pumps up some oil for 2-3 seconds before kicking over
>    the engine?  Granted, we're talking about added complexity, but it
>    sounds justified in this case.

You can buy such a device, and plumb it into your car.  It stores
a quart or so of oil under pressure, which you can release before
starting the car.  These can also be rigged to release if the
oil pressure drops, say if you are doing a sustained high-g corner
and the oil goes away from the pickup.

In addition to added complexity, it's added expense, added weight,
and added stuff to find room for under the hood.

Seems like the easy way to take care of the first problem is to use
an electric oil pump, and switch it on a few seconds before starting
the engine.  (If you're worried about an electric fuel pump failing,
hook up something to kill the ignition/fuel pump if the oil pressure
is low for 'n' seconds)

But this isn't really needed, as engines tend to outlast the body.
(Even if you don't live in the salt belt, er, snow belt, there's
all those bozos running into you)

Snoopy (ECS Ronin #901)
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