---------------------------------------------------------- Engines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 09/17/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:09 AM - Re: removing the oil filler tube (mullokintyre) 2. 06:49 AM - Re: Re: removing the oil filler tube (jrc) 3. 07:09 AM - running vacuum pump without load, bad idea? (CardinalNSB@aol.com) 4. 09:06 AM - Re: Re: removing the oil filler tube (Noel Loveys) 5. 11:12 AM - Re: running vacuum pump without load, bad idea? (Noel Loveys) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:09:52 AM PST US Subject: Engines-List: Re: removing the oil filler tube From: "mullokintyre" jrccea(at)bellsouth.net wrote: > Can you not reach the screw behind the filler tube with an offset > screwdriver? > JimC Unless its a different kind of screwdriver, no. the offset would have to be about 40 degrees, which makes it difficult to turn. I only have about an inch and a quarter between the head of the screw and the filler pipe., and its recessed. If I can't get the filler pipe off, I am looking for a small universal joint that will take a flat head bit. Mick Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134792#134792 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:49:54 AM PST US From: "jrc" Subject: Re: Engines-List: Re: removing the oil filler tube For that sort of thing, I generally use a hex-head screwdriver tip that is about 3/4 inch long (tip from a multi-tip screwdriver), and a 1/4 inch boxend wrench to turn it. You might have to bend the handle of the wrench a little. JimC ----- Original Message ----- From: "mullokintyre" Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 3:08 AM Subject: Engines-List: Re: removing the oil filler tube > > > > jrccea(at)bellsouth.net wrote: >> Can you not reach the screw behind the filler tube with an offset >> screwdriver? >> JimC > > Unless its a different kind of screwdriver, no. the offset would have to > be about 40 degrees, which makes it difficult to turn. I only have about > an inch and a quarter between the head of the screw and the filler pipe., > and its recessed. If I can't get the filler pipe off, I am looking for a > small universal joint that will take a flat head bit. > Mick > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134792#134792 > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:09:38 AM PST US From: CardinalNSB@aol.com Subject: Engines-List: running vacuum pump without load, bad idea? Is it harmful t run the engine with the vacuum pump attached to the engine but the suction end free to pull in air, what is the best way to ground run engine with no load on vacuum pump? thanks skip ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:06:48 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Engines-List: Re: removing the oil filler tube I don't suppose some where along the line some doofus put Locktite on the threads of the filler tube because it was a difficult spot to lockwire??? Noel ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:12:29 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Engines-List: running vacuum pump without load, bad idea? Vacuum pumps are generally vane pumps designed for large volume that the instruments they power require. Lab vacuum pumps are designed to evacuate air from small volumes. Running shouldn't hurt but I'd put a filter on the intake end to keep grit out. Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-engines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-engines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of CardinalNSB@aol.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 11:38 AM Subject: Engines-List: running vacuum pump without load, bad idea? Is it harmful t run the engine with the vacuum pump attached to the engine but the suction end free to pull in air, what is the best way to ground run engine with no load on vacuum pump? thanks skip _____ Make AOL Your Homepage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message engines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Engines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/engines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/engines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.