Flashlube installation

Westfield Bob · 17-09-2006, 09:48 PM

Just bought myself the flashlube lubricator system for my AU1 Ford as I've had LPG fitted. I'm a bit stuck on how and where to fit it, especially the inlet hose to the manifold. My thinking was to stick the hose into the manifold after the gas line, but the way its been done by the LPG guys doesn't leave me much option than to fit it behind.

If you've installed the flashlube system, how have you done it?

Cheers - Bob

JC · 17-09-2006, 09:59 PM

I had flashlube on my old XE, and it was just tapped straight into the manifold. With an EFI setup, I'd guess it should go into the TB, but be careful you don't tap into anywhere the butterfly needs to move. Or just tap into the plastic elbow, just before the mixer ring.

GK · 18-09-2006, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Westfield Bob

Just bought myself the flashlube lubricator system for my AU1 Ford as I've had LPG fitted. I'm a bit stuck on how and where to fit it, especially the inlet hose to the manifold. My thinking was to stick the hose into the manifold after the gas line, but the way its been done by the LPG guys doesn't leave me much option than to fit it behind.

If you've installed the flashlube system, how have you done it?

Cheers - Bob

Bob,

I have a Flashlube kit installed on the S1 Wagon, I'll take a pic or two tomorrow if I remember and post them up for you here in this thread. If I forget, please PM me with a reminder.

Cheers,

GK

AU-MUSTD · 18-09-2006, 06:15 AM

: Dumb question time!!!!
What is flash lube and what does it do for lpg au falcons???? I thought it was an additive for leaded cars running on un leaded.

GK · 18-09-2006, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AU-MUSTD

: Dumb question time!!!!
What is flash lube and what does it do for lpg au falcons???? I thought it was an additive for leaded cars running on un leaded.

It's a valve seat lubricant. Good for LPG setups as well as older vehicles that used to run on leaded fuel.

There are other brands Moreys, Lucas etc, etc, Flashlube is made here in Melbourne and is supposed to be very good.

It has 2 setups, the first is the easiest, a small bottle poured into the tank per fill or thereabouts and the second is a drip feed system which is a set and forget arrangement (except for checking the 500ml bottle every now and again).

I have the bottle on one vehice, and will soon have one on the second.

Pics to follow.

Cheers,

BTW, I didn't install this kit, but it looks very easy, just need a few cable ties and some plastic fittings. I find this position for the bottle very annoying though, a bit fiddly, so thankfully, the bottle only needs topping up every now and again.

GK

tufLTD · 18-09-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Westfield Bob

Just bought myself the flashlube lubricator system for my AU1 Ford as I've had LPG fitted. I'm a bit stuck on how and where to fit it, especially the inlet hose to the manifold. My thinking was to stick the hose into the manifold after the gas line, but the way its been done by the LPG guys doesn't leave me much option than to fit it behind.

If you've installed the flashlube system, how have you done it?

Cheers - Bob

I've fitted a few & found the best way is to branch into one of the vacuum hoses on the throttle body with a small T-piece. Just make sure that there is full vacuum at idle as some of the hoses will only have ported vacuum i.e vacuum when the throttle is opened.
Also, check the flow of Flashlube oil periodically, as they can block up occassionally.

tufLTD · 18-09-2006, 10:15 AM

GK, be careful with your set-up as it's feeding the Flashlube into your ISC motor & may carbon it up. Just get it checked each service to make sure the ISC is not fouled up.

GK · 18-09-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tufLTD

GK, be careful with your set-up as it's feeding the Flashlube into your ISC motor & may carbon it up. Just get it checked each service to make sure the ISC is not fouled up.

Cheers.

GK

Abacus · 18-09-2006, 11:39 AM

How important is it for a modern motor though. They all have hardened valve seats anyway, don't they?

Would you recommend it on a Windsor?

18-09-2006, 11:53 AM

Its just a way of making up for the loss of lubrication and cooling petrol normally gives the valves. Great for Dedicated LPG cars.

GK · 18-09-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackLS

Its just a way of making up for the loss of lubrication and cooling petrol normally gives the valves. Great for Dedicated LPG cars.

I've read a number of times in the Cars Guide in the Herald Sun that an hour or so of petrol once a week will do a great deal to minimise valve seat recession.

The Flashlube takes care of that on the wagon, but I still drive 30odd kays on petrol each tank of gas.

In the SR, I do the same, but will fit a Flashlube kit sometime soon.

GK

Westfield Bob · 21-09-2006, 02:38 PM

Thanks everyone, especially to GK for the pics. I've just got back in today and was suprised by the feedback I've received.

Many thanks once more.

Bob