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Flip Top Oiler Install

Post by AndyClary » Mon Apr 14, 2025 2:39 pm

I hadn’t done this in a while and now I know why they sell them in packs of 10. Tried to install using a bolt as a driver like I have done in the past but screwed up a couple. Broke down and spent 3 minutes at the lathe making a driver.


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Re: Flip Top Oiler Install

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Apr 14, 2025 3:58 pm

I resorted a to piece of hardwood dowel until I turned one out of brass !
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Re: Flip Top Oiler Install

Post by Kenny Edmondson » Mon Apr 14, 2025 4:18 pm

I’ve always tapped them in with a hammer, lids closed and never had a problem.
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Re: Flip Top Oiler Install

Post by RVA23T » Tue Apr 15, 2025 1:08 am

I use a 1/4" drive deep socket that fits, with the top/flap/cover open, into the cup of the oiler and with a small brass hammer, tap the flip top oiler in via the drive end of the socket.
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Re: Flip Top Oiler Install

Post by Humblej » Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:48 am

I do like Kenny, tap them in with a hammer, lid closed.
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Re: Flip Top Oiler Install

Post by AndyClary » Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:01 am

At the factory I’m sure they drive them in with a single hammer blow, lid closed.


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Re: Flip Top Oiler Install

Post by Steve Jelf » Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:15 am

Same here. Always tap them in with a small hammer.
It seems I lack the imagination for a more elaborate method. :D
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