L98TPI
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I am guessing I am not the first that came up with this since many often work in parallel with the same problem.
Here is a way to a cheap and effective pre oilier for new engines or those that have been sitting. One old style recycled propane tank and a few parts from the big box store is all that is needed.
The trick here is the 1/4" compression to 1/2" NP adapter on the top the standpipe is going through is modified by drilling out the lip inside it that normally prevents lines from going through. On the end you put whatever adapter you need. In this case a 1/4" flare, since I am going to recycle some old A/C test hoses to connect to the engines oil galley. To add the oil you loosen the 1/4" to 1/2" adapter and pull the stand pipe out. Stick in a funnel and fill it up.
At first I was fretting that these 20# tanks are about 6 gallons and was way big to oil one engine. If you put the entire load of oil in this way you need just eight quarts with the diesel. But I realized if I added valves to this minimal version, maybe a schrader valve for the inlet instead of or in addition to the QC then I can take advantage of the extra space and pre pressurize the tank and take it any where to deploy.
This has many possibilities for other stuff both good and maybe nefarious
My buddy pointed out it would be an excellent bug sprayer. Strap to the back of an atv with a appropriate outlet nozzle and drive and spray away. A spray wand from TSC would be another way to go.
You could fill it with fuel and use it to substitute for an in tank pump for testing.
You could use it to add antifreeze and water into tractor tires for ballast by changing the connections.
You could use it for just airing up tires. :rolleyes5:
I am sure I will find many uses in the future.
Here is a way to a cheap and effective pre oilier for new engines or those that have been sitting. One old style recycled propane tank and a few parts from the big box store is all that is needed.
The trick here is the 1/4" compression to 1/2" NP adapter on the top the standpipe is going through is modified by drilling out the lip inside it that normally prevents lines from going through. On the end you put whatever adapter you need. In this case a 1/4" flare, since I am going to recycle some old A/C test hoses to connect to the engines oil galley. To add the oil you loosen the 1/4" to 1/2" adapter and pull the stand pipe out. Stick in a funnel and fill it up.
At first I was fretting that these 20# tanks are about 6 gallons and was way big to oil one engine. If you put the entire load of oil in this way you need just eight quarts with the diesel. But I realized if I added valves to this minimal version, maybe a schrader valve for the inlet instead of or in addition to the QC then I can take advantage of the extra space and pre pressurize the tank and take it any where to deploy.
This has many possibilities for other stuff both good and maybe nefarious
My buddy pointed out it would be an excellent bug sprayer. Strap to the back of an atv with a appropriate outlet nozzle and drive and spray away. A spray wand from TSC would be another way to go.
You could fill it with fuel and use it to substitute for an in tank pump for testing.
You could use it to add antifreeze and water into tractor tires for ballast by changing the connections.
You could use it for just airing up tires. :rolleyes5:
I am sure I will find many uses in the future.
