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techtalk:ref:tools145 [2019/12/20 21:27] hippysmack [Oil Pump Check Ball Seat Lapping Tool] |
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====== 57-76 oil pumps ===== | ====== 57-76 oil pumps ===== | ||
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- | ===== Oil Pump Check Ball Seat Lapping Tool ====== | ||
See also in the Sportsterpedia: | See also in the Sportsterpedia: | ||
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* [[techtalk:ih:oil03g#oil_pump_damage_and_repair|57-76 Oil Pump Damage and Repair]] for ideas on a fix for wet sumping from the oil pump. \\ | * [[techtalk:ih:oil03g#oil_pump_damage_and_repair|57-76 Oil Pump Damage and Repair]] for ideas on a fix for wet sumping from the oil pump. \\ | ||
- | **The tool on the left** is a homemade check ball lapping tool used to lap the seat where the check ball sits in the oil pump (57-76). \\ | + | ===== Oil Pump Check Ball Seat Lapping Tool ====== |
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+ | **Homemade check ball lapping tool**: \\ | ||
+ | The tool on the left is a homemade check ball lapping tool used to lap the seat where the check ball sits in the oil pump (57-76). ((Toolmaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=499487&highlight=check+ball+lapping+tool)) \\ | ||
It's made with a tool steel shank and a 3/8" carbide ball tip on the end. \\ | It's made with a tool steel shank and a 3/8" carbide ball tip on the end. \\ | ||
The pocket for the ball to sit was cut with a 3/8" ball end mill then a few drops of Loctite 404 to keep it there. \\ | The pocket for the ball to sit was cut with a 3/8" ball end mill then a few drops of Loctite 404 to keep it there. \\ | ||
- | **The tool on the right** is a check-ball seat burnishing set. \\ | + | **Check ball seat burnishing tool**: \\ |
+ | The tool in the middle is a check-ball seat burnishing set. ((DaWind of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1013445&page=2)) \\ | ||
The idea is to turn the ball into the seat several times, thereby smoothing it to a very fine finish. \\ | The idea is to turn the ball into the seat several times, thereby smoothing it to a very fine finish. \\ | ||
It works quite well with these old check valve seats, but you can and do use quite a bit of force with the cast iron for a good result. \\ | It works quite well with these old check valve seats, but you can and do use quite a bit of force with the cast iron for a good result. \\ | ||
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You'd probably need a lathe, a tap set and the ability to braze or silver solder to make your own tool. \\ | You'd probably need a lathe, a tap set and the ability to braze or silver solder to make your own tool. \\ | ||
Although you might drill out and tap an un-needed pump nipple for part of the tool. \\ | Although you might drill out and tap an un-needed pump nipple for part of the tool. \\ | ||
+ | You can indicate the bolts in the chuck, face off the ends and then center drill them to provide a concentric pocket for the sphere to rest in. \\ | ||
+ | Then, hold the whole mess in tension between centers as you soldered. They surely have to be straight or they aren’t much use. \\ | ||
+ | **Check ball tester and oil pump prelube tool**: \\ | ||
+ | The tool on the right was made as a check ball tester and oil pump prelube tool. \\ | ||
+ | With this tool, all you have to do is use a grease gun (without grease) filled with oil and pump it into the system so a dry start can be avoided. ((bustert of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1813185&page=2)) \\ | ||
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- | | Homemade check ball lapping tool ((photo by Toolmaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=499487&highlight=check+ball+lapping+tool)) | Check-ball seat burnishing set ((photo by DaWind of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1013445&page=2)) | | + | | Homemade check ball lapping tool ((photo by Toolmaker of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=499487&highlight=check+ball+lapping+tool)) | Check-ball seat burnishing set ((photo by DaWind of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1013445&page=2)) | Oil pump check valve tester / pump prelube tool. ((photo by bustert of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1813185&page=2)) | |
====== 77 and later oil pumps ====== | ====== 77 and later oil pumps ====== | ||
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+ | * [[techtalk:evo:oil03#oil_pump_unit|Main Evo Oil Pump Menu Page]] \\ | ||
====== Retaining Rings ====== | ====== Retaining Rings ====== | ||
These precision cuticle scissors are great for removing external retainer rings. \\ | These precision cuticle scissors are great for removing external retainer rings. \\ | ||
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====== Oil Pump Removal ====== | ====== Oil Pump Removal ====== | ||
- | See also in the Sportsterpedia: | ||
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- | * [[techtalk:evo:oil03#oil_pump_unit|Main Evo Oil Pump Menu Page]] | ||
Mounting bolts (to the engine): \\ | Mounting bolts (to the engine): \\ |