Accusump problem....
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From: N. Alabama
Accusump problem....
Years ago I had the basic electrical solenoid accuator for my sump. When it disentergrated I went to the manual cable. But, it has hung up on me three times now. I have removed the fender twice, already. Before I dig in to it again I would like some feedback from others that may have tried their latest 'race' version of the electrical solenoid.
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...ion&key=24-271
Anyone?
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...ion&key=24-271
Anyone?
Safety Car
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From: Ex DPRK, now just N of Medford, OR
I used one on my M3 race car for several years. I think I used the 30 PSI switch, and had a warning light connected whenever it actuated... seemed pretty consistent with which corners/loads/rpm it opened. Biggest issue was me forgetting to turn it on leaving the pits.
Burning Brakes
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Years ago I had the basic electrical solenoid accuator for my sump. When it disentergrated I went to the manual cable. But, it has hung up on me three times now. I have removed the fender twice, already. Before I dig in to it again I would like some feedback from others that may have tried their latest 'race' version of the electrical solenoid.
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...ion&key=24-271
Anyone?
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...ion&key=24-271
Anyone?
Oh by the way, when you say "hung up on you" what are you saying?
Last edited by Dirk Miller; Jun 6, 2017 at 01:17 AM.
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Drifting
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I don't think that is the new version of the valve. This is the one I've been using: https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...LVE-35-40-PSI/.
No problems yet. I only use it on the track, it would dump at every stoplight while driving on the street. I wired in a super-bright LED to get my attention when it dumps.
I recommend adding a diode to the solenoid to protect the pressure switch from the inductive kickback.
No problems yet. I only use it on the track, it would dump at every stoplight while driving on the street. I wired in a super-bright LED to get my attention when it dumps.
I recommend adding a diode to the solenoid to protect the pressure switch from the inductive kickback.
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From: CONCORD NC
the old style, non-pressure sensitive, solenoids are my favorite. I had one bad at purchase once, but I've never had one fail during use. I use mine for pre-lube, so I can tell if it's working because I have pressure before startup
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From: N. Alabama
I don't think that is the new version of the valve. This is the one I've been using: https://www.cantonracingproducts.com...LVE-35-40-PSI/.
No problems yet. I only use it on the track, it would dump at every stoplight while driving on the street. I wired in a super-bright LED to get my attention when it dumps.
I recommend adding a diode to the solenoid to protect the pressure switch from the inductive kickback.
No problems yet. I only use it on the track, it would dump at every stoplight while driving on the street. I wired in a super-bright LED to get my attention when it dumps.
I recommend adding a diode to the solenoid to protect the pressure switch from the inductive kickback.
Now, to remove the darn thing one more time.
