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AaronH

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Folks,

Let's say you're not very bright and you are swinging a hammer much too close to the cast aluminum pony oil drain tube. :nono: And let's say you hit it and break it off. :doh: This can happen, I know because I've seen it first hand. 😮hwell: I have the fix for you. I machined a new block out of steel that takes the place of the original aluminum one and uses 3/8" pipe fittings. In my case, er... um... I mean this guy I know, used a 6" nipple and brass hex cap. You could find a small valve and a hose barb if you wanted to make it easy to drain the oil into a bucket. The nice thing is that if the pipe gets broken you can put a new one on it easily. The steel block is 1/8" thinner than the original one too which makes getting the bolts started a heck of a lot easier. I have attached pictures of the finished part, the part after installed, and the drawing. I used, wait I mean this guy I know used 5/16" x 1-1/4" long bolts with lock washers. 1-3/8" long would be better but aren't normally stocked and 1-1/2" long are too long. After I made mine I added a 5/8" counter bore to the drawing for the lock washer so you can get another thread or so with the 1-1/4" long bolts. The one I made doesn't have the counter bore, but you can add it to yours if you're feeling frisky.

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Aaron over and out.........

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 7:03 AM

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looks good. what were you swinging at? was he swinging at?

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 7:47 AM

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looks good. what were you swinging at? was he swinging at?

I was putting the sheet metal side plate back on that runs along the side of the diesel and has the hole for the drain tube to poke through. The bolt holes weren't lining up. I, er... this knuckle head, was trying to tap it forward. I got it moved forward but not before I did myself this nice favor.

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 7:57 AM

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I was putting the sheet metal side plate back on that runs along the side of the diesel and has the hole for the drain tube to poke through. The bolt holes weren't lining up. I, er... this knuckle head, was trying to tap it forward. I got it moved forward but not before I did myself this nice favor.

Your running a sanctuary line cracks me up , thanks ROY

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 8:49 AM

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Your running a sanctuary line cracks me up , thanks ROY

It's kind of a running joke. If it's not rusty or broken I'm not interested.

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 9:09 AM

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Your running a sanctuary line cracks me up , thanks ROY

Hello AaronH, I have also....I mean I have friends that have also had similar results during repairs. 👍
Happy Dozing,
Craig

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 9:17 AM

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Hello AaronH, I have also....I mean I have friends that have also had similar results during repairs. 👍
Happy Dozing,
Craig

Looks like it belomgs on the lunar rover . Nice work!

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 9:27 AM

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Looks like it belomgs on the lunar rover . Nice work!

I could have probably welded the original or got a good used one. Who knows, I still might just to have a spare. I like to fix things sometimes to make them better. As much as I hate to say it, I think Cat made a mistake. I don't think aluminum belongs anywhere near the oil system of a dozer. Hey, who knows maybe Cat will send out an update based on my design. Ha!

I should point out that I don't think the angled surface that is perpendicular to the pipe tap surface is necessary. I just did it because I thought it looked cool. I think there is enough clearance to the diesel for the block to be straight across at the 1-7/8" point.

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 9:34 AM

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I could have probably welded the original or got a good used one. Who knows, I still might just to have a spare. I like to fix things sometimes to make them better. As much as I hate to say it, I think Cat made a mistake. I don't think aluminum belongs anywhere near the oil system of a dozer. Hey, who knows maybe Cat will send out an update based on my design. Ha!

I should point out that I don't think the angled surface that is perpendicular to the pipe tap surface is necessary. I just did it because I thought it looked cool. I think there is enough clearance to the diesel for the block to be straight across at the 1-7/8" point.

What's your drawing software Aaron?

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 10:23 AM

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What's your drawing software Aaron?

I've got an old copy of Solidworks at home that I use.

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Sun, Oct 12, 2014 10:37 AM

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I've got an old copy of Solidworks at home that I use.

Nice job on the drawing, which Thanks for sharing by the way!
A santuary for junk?
I'm trying to cut back on acquiring stuff that way!
Though I am still known for hauling Treasure home!

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