07-11-2017, 08:45 PM
I thought you all might be interested in how I saved an original Eversure oil filler that I bought from Tony B. It had two broken sides of the cone that fits in the crankcase.
Carefully clamped in the mill I removed the other two and machined the bottom flat leaving a witness mark. 0.008" removed.
I then carefully bored the filler to make the cast hole round, machined up a stepped ring and Loctited it in place
A plate was made to fit inside the crankcase which will be retained by two small countersunk screws.
Finally a new clip to replace the broken plated brass item, made from a stainless steel strip used to fix road signs to the post.
This will enable the Eversure filler to be fitted or the original cover, or even a latter style filler a la Ulster.
The only deviation from original is two 3mm holes in the crankcase which are masked by any of the covers.
I hasten to say that I am highly delighted with saving a 80+year old accessory.
Carefully clamped in the mill I removed the other two and machined the bottom flat leaving a witness mark. 0.008" removed.
I then carefully bored the filler to make the cast hole round, machined up a stepped ring and Loctited it in place
A plate was made to fit inside the crankcase which will be retained by two small countersunk screws.
Finally a new clip to replace the broken plated brass item, made from a stainless steel strip used to fix road signs to the post.
This will enable the Eversure filler to be fitted or the original cover, or even a latter style filler a la Ulster.
The only deviation from original is two 3mm holes in the crankcase which are masked by any of the covers.
I hasten to say that I am highly delighted with saving a 80+year old accessory.