I am reconstructing an early fairgrounds racer that had a Strong sight gauge / lifter driven oil pump for moving oil to the front of the engine. I would like to faithfully reconstruct the car as close as possible to the original and would appreciate if anyone had one of these setups, preferably with the sight glass and associated accessories to spare.
Many thanks in advance.
Brian
Many thanks to Mike Silbert for helping me to identify the piece.
WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
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Ujustwaite
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
Suggest you include a picture of what your asking for.
The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
Back in 2009 the forum had this posted accessory.
It is an oil pump that uses valve lift to work its plunger.
Oil is pumped up to the dash board and into a sight glass for the driver to see.
Oil then drains down to the front of the engine by gravity.
It's purpose is to keep oil in the front bearings.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/118114.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/1178762.html
Even if one could be borrowed to copy that would help make this as authentic of a car as possible.
Period pictures of the car show one mounted on the side of the engine.
It is an oil pump that uses valve lift to work its plunger.
Oil is pumped up to the dash board and into a sight glass for the driver to see.
Oil then drains down to the front of the engine by gravity.
It's purpose is to keep oil in the front bearings.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/118114.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/1178762.html
Even if one could be borrowed to copy that would help make this as authentic of a car as possible.
Period pictures of the car show one mounted on the side of the engine.
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
JUST INSTALLED ONE ON A MOTOR I REBUILT WORKS GREAT
WOULD LIKE TO FIND ON ALSO
TOM LEROUX
WOULD LIKE TO FIND ON ALSO
TOM LEROUX
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
There have been a couple of the side plates on eBay in the recent past. Not a complete kit, but a start.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! 
1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
Ive got one im willing to part with, no sight glass unfortunately..Will email you pics
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
One sold on eBay Feb 10
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Check the parts list - note the cam shaft set screw
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/118114.html
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Check the parts list - note the cam shaft set screw
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/118114.html
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The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
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Ujustwaite
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
Thanks all! Thanks to Mike Silbert for posting the photos on my behalf. Appreciate the background info as well.
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
I've got one that I'm willing to sell but I don't think the glass is there.
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
I had four of these new old stock setups that i sold a few years ago here on the classifieds.
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
@#4 I'll send a message. I picked up one of the side plates from this listing, but would still like to have the glass pieces. If you don't have them, I'll probably wait and see the condition of this piece and reach back out.
@Jay Yeah, I think I saw your listing and reached out to the buyer but didn't get a response. It may have been someone else. Thanks again!
@Jay Yeah, I think I saw your listing and reached out to the buyer but didn't get a response. It may have been someone else. Thanks again!
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
ed #4
if you still have one
send photo and price
tom leroux lbmtc
if you still have one
send photo and price
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
It may take a few days but I'll shoot some pictures as soon as I have time.
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Re: WTB - Strong Sight Feed Oiler
I'm still in the market for a complete one. Thanks!