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techtalk:ref:tools145 [2019/12/20 21:27]
hippysmack [Oil Pump Check Ball Seat Lapping Tool]
techtalk:ref:tools145 [2019/12/20 21:32]
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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 +**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. \\+**The tool on the right** 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. \\
  
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 ====== 77 and later oil pumps ====== ====== 77 and later oil pumps ======
-\\+See also in the Sportsterpedia:​ 
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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): \\