Exploded (view) Accumulator

[Guest BarelyFit]

I finally got around to taking an abrasive wheel to the old accumulator taken from my 89. It was chucked into a vice and took the wheel to the backside. I wore full face protection and welders gloves. It did let off quite a bit of pressure but nothing life threatening.

Edited July 23, 2009 by BarelyFit (see edit history)

[Guest BarelyFit]

[TwinCamFan]

Hmm, I was kinda hoping for more 'stuff' in there. Check valves, complicated diaphrams, springs etc. Nice how thick the walls are though:cool:

Alan

[Guest LouZ]

Nice Job,Did you make that horizontal cut at the weld.? Would it now be possible to cut the bottom half vertically.? (some guys are never satisfied) Thanks again, Lou

Alan, I was not expecting any valves; because it's just a pressure push, not any pressure movement. I was expecting some kind of exotic diaphragm. lz

[Guest BarelyFit]

Yes the cut was mostly made on the seam. I did want to cut the bottom in half as well, but my abrasive wheel needs replacing. Not only is the housing on the accumulator thick it is fairly hard. I first attempted to drill a hole in the top to relieve the pressure, I got a small punch mark in the metal but barley made head way with the drill bit before it needed a trip to the Bit Dr. I just went with the wheel.

[Guest BarelyFit]

I was intrigued by the paint dots in the interior. I am wondering if they are QC checks? See the two green, one white and one purple dots on the diaphragm and retaining ring?

I am thinking of making the next cut just below the retaining ring. There does seem to me some kind of valve in the neck of the accumulator and I dont want to dislodge any parts. I think there must me a spring holding the valve shut twincam. We will know this weekend. Ill post more pics.

Edited July 25, 2009 by BarelyFit (see edit history)

[stealthbob]

Neat...thank you.