Yes, there is an accumulator. I've noticed my 67's trunk release still
works when I haven't run the car for months!
I believe the accumulator is behind the right front headlight, between the
front inner panel (AKA core support) and the right front inner fender.
Your car must have a vacuum leak in the system , and it must be either in
the accumulator (including its check valve), the trunk release valve itself,
or (most likely), in the hose between them. The hose from the intake
manifold to the accumulator, and the hose from the glovebox valve to the
rear of the car cannot be the culprit, as this would not "drain" the
accumulator. (Quotation marks due to the fact we are talking about vacuum
here, thus the leak is really filling the accumulator with air, not
"draining" it of vacuum).
Dick Benjamin
----- Original Message -----
From: <dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Up through 1968 at least it is operated entirely by vacuum, and
> > thus
> > can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on.
>
> Chris, are you sure it operates with the engine off? My 68 LeBaron has
the
> same vacuum operated unit, but it will not release with the engine off>
D^2
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