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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.

Suggest you include a picture of what your asking for.

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.

JUST INSTALLED ONE ON A MOTOR I REBUILT WORKS GREAT
WOULD LIKE TO FIND ON ALSO
TOM LEROUX

There have been a couple of the side plates on eBay in the recent past. Not a complete kit, but a start.

Ive got one im willing to part with, no sight glass unfortunately..Will email you pics

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

Thanks all! Thanks to Mike Silbert for posting the photos on my behalf. Appreciate the background info as well.

I've got one that I'm willing to sell but I don't think the glass is there.

Ed aka #4

I had four of these new old stock setups that i sold a few years ago here on the classifieds.

@#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!

ed #4
if you still have one
send photo and price
tom leroux lbmtc

It may take a few days but I'll shoot some pictures as soon as I have time.

Ed aka #4

I'm still in the market for a complete one. Thanks!