Wildguzzi.com
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: mtiberio on July 03, 2015, 06:22:19 AM
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Saw an ad here on wild (http://fin-design.com/), and thought, what the heck I'll give Luap a click-through. So I clicked it. Turns out to be an Australian tool that goes on your key ring and allows you to remove your guzzi dip stick. Sounds like a neat idea. From the pictures (and I admit I didn't cruise the whole web site), it looks like it was designed around the dip stick for a convert ATF tank and not the 22mm hex of a standard big block Guzzi crankcase dip stick. They claim it fits a number of small blocks, ok. I do have to wonder how big the market is for such a device? I wish them well. I appreciate it when folks go out on a limb and invest their own money to make an aftermarket product.
(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5557d199e4b01769086d12b7/5557d6e9e4b009369bbc588b/5557d728e4b0d497d6e7d3ed/1432112937455/web.JPG?format=500w)
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Actually that looks great. If it fits the smallblock (looks like it would), I'd take one for sure.
I always try to make sure the smallblock dipstick is extra snug since so many have lost theirs.
Come to think of it, I replaced the dipsticks on both my big blocks, but for a different reason, they were snug, just hard to read. A member here machined new ones that were relative works of art. I'd actually buy something like that for the smallblock in a heartbeat too.
Anyway, thanks for posting.
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From the website:
Will it fit my bike?
Fits Moto Guzzi oil load plug part number GU27004985.
Nevada 750 1998-2009, Brevia 2003-2007, V7 Classic, V35, V7 Racer, Strada 750, V65 Florida and many other models. If your dip stick (oil load plug) looks like the one in the photo it should fit. Other versions coming soon, please inquire.
Thanks for sharing! Ordering one now. :thumb:
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Yup, it's a convenient little tool. I was sent one and gave it to a customer. It works well. Given the predeliction of smallblock dipsticks to loosen unless you crank them down a bit it's pretty handy. Yes, it's designed for the smallblock dipsticks.
Pete
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OK, I was literally about to order this, but figured I'd check part numbers on Harpers.
The Breva 750 and all the 2TB V7 variants they list show an oil dipstick part # of 27004985.
As does the "2012" 1TB V7 Racer (27004985).
But the 2012-13 Special/Stone 1TB variant show an oil dipstick part # of 882836.
Does anyone know what they changed?
I can't imagine the knob is really a different size or pattern? It certainly LOOKS the same.
Pete, did you try it on one of the newer 1TB bikes?
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Yah. V7-II but all the dipsticks since time immemorial have had the same cap shape. The only thing I can think of that has changed is the crosshatch patern and line on the stick.
Pete
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Yah. V7-II but all the dipsticks since time immemorial have had the same cap shape. The only thing I can think of that has changed is the crosshatch patern and line on the stick.
Pete
Good enough for me, ordering one now.
Thanks,
Kev
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Saw an ad here on wild (http://fin-design.com/), and thought, what the heck I'll give Luap a click-through. So I clicked it.
Yes. It looks neat and handy for sure.
Clicking the ad does not give me a click-through though. It gives the advertiser what he's paying for (website exposure). All revenue from the paid ads go into the fund that takes care of the things listed below, and the advertisers are very much appreciated as well are those members that visit their pages/businesses.
Application development.
Professional American-Based 3rd party support, and consultation.
Domain Administration and Services, so that this domain will be around for a very long time to come.
Maintenance and security upgrades.
Software purchases to improve functionality and ease of use.
Firewall protection services.
Software upgrades to better serve both you and I.
Improved technical support memberships for when there are issues beyond my control.
Crash recoveries made seamless due to improved backup resources.
Administrative Labor
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Looks like a very new product:
(Order Confirmed
Order Number: #00005)
I wish him well!
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Looks like a very new product:
(Order Confirmed
Order Number: #00005)
I wish him well!
Indeed, I was #00004.
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Just ordered one too. My order number is #00006 Thanks for posting this. This will be a handy tool.
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I'll just continue to use my portable calibrated metric channel-lock type pliers, which has other uses as well. Now, if the other end of it were a beer opener, then maybe I'd buy one.
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Although highly unlikely the leading one might have been left off and they started over with zero so yours is 10005. :grin:
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Although highly unlikely the leading one might have been left off and they started over with zero so yours is 10005. :grin:
:laugh:
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Great idea. I must say, Australia has been good for quite a few things.
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Order number 00009.
That is awesome. Made on a 3d printer, so no mold to pay for, very clever.
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I'll just continue to use my portable calibrated metric channel-lock type pliers, which has other uses as well. Now, if the other end of it were a beer opener, then maybe I'd buy one.
looks like it might work with a twist off...
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I like the telephone number idea too. :thumb:
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I just whipped my own up. Same time as an oil change.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac249/kevin3019/Lario/B9F34FAF-8552-4EF4-A3CF-A1CDCCD25DB3.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac249/kevin3019/Lario/2015-07/A5141EA0-EBF9-4D9D-8E9C-815F2B4D0ADA.jpg)
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Wood! How quaint.
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kevdog, did you make that with a printer?
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kevdog, did you make that with a printer?
Nah, just whipped it up by hand in my wood shop. 40 min. done. Fun little ditty.
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Those would be a good door prize at a rally.
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Nah, just whipped it up by hand in my wood shop. 40 min. done. Fun little ditty.
Then you have some seriously good woodworking skills. Great job!
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One of the (V7) guys at last months meeting in Sydney had one - works well.
Mal
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Yup, it's a convenient little tool. I was sent one and gave it to a customer. It works well. Given the predeliction of smallblock dipsticks to loosen unless you crank them down a bit it's pretty handy. Yes, it's designed for the smallblock dipsticks.
Pete
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: "Small block dipsticks" :grin:
Dusty
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: "Small block dipsticks" :grin:
Dusty
I resemble that remark! I mean resent.
Night John Boy
Dave
Galveston
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Then you have some seriously good woodworking skills. Great job!
Thank you but it really is not that difficult. Great little tool.
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I have one (thanks to Pete).
It works great!
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: "Small block dipsticks" :grin:
Dusty
I liked that so much I stole, umm, borrowed that.
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Made another version from birds-eye maple. Putting several more coats of finish on it yet. (http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac249/kevin3019/Lario/2015-07/BE32162D-FA8A-4CF8-B390-7B8F91B4CE46.jpg)
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So are you considering producing them for sale?
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So are you considering producing them for sale?
Nah, just a project. I've got a business I run through my shop that keeps me busy enough. Besides, the human hand can't compete on price with this guys machine. :wink:
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great idea, i'm gettin' me one too!
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Just waiting for mine to be delivered... came to only ~$16 US (plus $0.50 foreign transaction fee). Hard to complain.
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The problem with having a shop is always thinking "Hey, I can make that!" Problem is you end up living without furniture. :tongue:
For $15 these are a great tool to have since we check our oil so frequently. It can be a pain on the fingers also w/o one.
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Yeah....I've had a plan to make something similar for a while but....when someone has already, I'm in! I did ask for my Rego plate number on it instead but 'computer says no', it has to be numbers only, no letters or other characters.
Order #15.....
I like USEFUL gadgets.
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Mine arrived today from the order placed on July 4th. I was order #10.
Ken
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MPH in Houston is making a version now. I'll pick one up next time I'm out that way. I'd love to see push in/pull out dipstick like I have on the big Stone. I've become a costumed to checking a each stop.
Dave
Galveston
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Yes. It looks neat and handy for sure.
Clicking the ad does not give me a click-through though. It gives the advertiser what he's paying for (website exposure). All revenue from the paid ads go into the fund that takes care of the things listed below, and the advertisers are very much appreciated as well are those members that visit their pages/businesses.
Application development.
Professional American-Based 3rd party support, and consultation.
Domain Administration and Services, so that this domain will be around for a very long time to come.
Maintenance and security upgrades.
Software purchases to improve functionality and ease of use.
Firewall protection services.
Software upgrades to better serve both you and I.
Improved technical support memberships for when there are issues beyond my control.
Crash recoveries made seamless due to improved backup resources.
Administrative Labor
If I were going to buy one, I'd get it here:
http://fin-design.com/
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I was #6 but mine hasn't arrived yet. The mail just came so maybe in the next couple of days since others are getting theirs.
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I ordered one of these on July 3 and received an email on July 5 saying that it was shipped. I have not received it yet. Is this normal for mail from Australia?
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I ordered one of these on July 3 and received an email on July 5 saying that it was shipped. I have not received it yet. Is this normal for mail from Australia?
Yes. Overseas mail is totally unpredictable for delivery times. I've received some items that have come from China in less than a week and others that took a month. Mine was shipped the same date as yours. Since others are starting to receive them, I suspect that they will start showing up within the next few days.
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Here's what it looks like. With the frame rails being so close, a longer handle would have been nice, but it probably wouldn't be so portable.
Ken
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll83/ksiegel7/Misc/IMG_6679_zpsudrd0xkq.jpg) (http://s286.photobucket.com/user/ksiegel7/media/Misc/IMG_6679_zpsudrd0xkq.jpg.html)
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A good looking wench for the dipstick we all need.
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Number 007, licensed to dip. Shipped July 5. Still waiting. Looks like it will be any week now.
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I just whipped my own up. Same time as an oil change.
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac249/kevin3019/Lario/B9F34FAF-8552-4EF4-A3CF-A1CDCCD25DB3.jpg)
(http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac249/kevin3019/Lario/2015-07/A5141EA0-EBF9-4D9D-8E9C-815F2B4D0ADA.jpg)
Although cool in wood. You have major short grain problems. Sorry to say it will break sooner than later. Believe it or not have I have a Master's degree in woodworking ( I know crazy). I could go for a PH D (if they offered it) but thought that would be extra crazy. Solid wood not so good, Plywood would be better, aluminum, metal or plastic best.
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Come to think of it, I replaced the dipsticks on both my big blocks, but for a different reason, they were snug, just hard to read.
A member here machined new ones that were relative works of art.
Hi Kev, I am interested in a dipstick for my 850 big block. I filed a flat on the side of my dipstick but it's still not that easy to read. Any info on where to get a replacement would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Hi Kev, I am interested in a dipstick for my 850 big block. I filed a flat on the side of my dipstick but it's still not that easy to read. Any info on where to get a replacement would be appreciated.
Thanks
Sadly, the board member who made the other ones moved on.
But maybe if you search the archives and try to contact him he'll consider another run...
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Got mine in the mail yesterday. Added a lanyard made from 550 cord, and it works great. It lives in my tank bag.
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My fast red one came in the mail today. Cool, lightweight little tool. Fits fine on a keyring.
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Mine just arrived in the mail today. Works GREAT! This is a very handy, little tool.
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Just ordered mine, #00019. Will report if it fits V7 II when it arrives.
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Just ordered mine, #00019. Will report if it fits V7 II when it arrives.
It does.
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Yes I am.
Mike at MPH said he had the same, or similar tool.
Been called that too.
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I should report that mine was waiting for me when I returned from the OBX.
Finally used it for the first time yesterday. I LIKE IT!
THANKS
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Got mine today. Great little tool. A little big for keychain but pretty handy indeed.
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Got mine today. Great little tool. A little big for keychain but pretty handy indeed.
I use it as a keychain for my HB bags, so it stays in the jacket anyway.
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I use it as a keychain for my HB bags, so it stays in the jacket anyway.
Option, but I just put it in the "service tool bag" under the seat.
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I've had mine on my key chain since I got it. It's so light that it's size isn't a bother. It's a nice reminder to check the oil cap before a ride.
(http://thumb.ibb.co/fWzqRF/keys.jpg) (http://ibb.co/fWzqRF)
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Hi All,
Been riding since 1974. 1st Guzzi tho. Just got '17 V7 III Stone. Just ordered this oilcap tool from Black Bantam-very nice!
Thought you might like to know, 5 yrs later my order # is 00095.
Kurt
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Hi All,
Been riding since 1974. 1st Guzzi tho. Just got '17 V7 III Stone. Just ordered this oilcap tool from Black Bantam-very nice!
Thought you might like to know, 5 yrs later my order # is 00095.
Kurt
:thumb:
I still use mine weekly or at least monthly...
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I had a friend recently 3D print a Morini part for me and while he was at it had him do a small batch of similar tools. All of them are gone, given away to friends.
(https://i.ibb.co/m5v9zJR/dipstick-tool.jpg) (https://ibb.co/m5v9zJR)
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My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$
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My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$
That sure sounds handy, would you have a picture? Thanks
Sarah
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Sorry Greer my limited tech abilities don’t allow, however if ya put a piece of 1/ 8 in. Tape across the top of the dipstick knob a bit off center then ( with the dipstick clamped in a vice by the dipstick ) figure about halfway down the knob carefully drill through the knob &viola . Put your hairpin through hole & your dipstick can’t back out , pull pin halfway out & you’ve got enough leverage to unscrew it . And no gaudy thing flapping about on your key ring , fouling the ignition key & such .
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Just a thought If ya pm me i might be able to attach a photo to an e-mail . As for the foot o bucket thing its beyond me
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And no gaudy thing flapping about on your key ring , fouling the ignition key & such .
Why would one keep it on the ignition key ring?
:huh:
I actually use it to hold ALL the bag keys (since we've got two HB sidecases and three topcases for use across the fleet).
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I bought one on ebay the other day.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Oil-Filler-Cap-Wrench-V7-and-V9-motors/202801355650
seller goes by name shapemaster
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My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$
Anders Holt who used to be on the site until he got out of bikes used this method. He did have a photo of it up but it was years ago.
Was conversing with Chuck last week about this very same thing. Shouldn't be hard to make one. I have decided to make the handle slightly longer than the ones shown; I have suffered the slippery foot syndrome and don't intend to suffer it again.
Save carrying the pair of pipe tongs that I use at the moment. :rolleyes:
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Anders Holt who used to be on the site until he got out of bikes used this method. He did have a photo of it up but it was years ago.
Was conversing with Chuck last week about this very same thing. Shouldn't be hard to make one. I have decided to make the handle slightly longer than the ones shown; I have suffered the slippery foot syndrome and don't intend to suffer it again.
Save carrying the pair of pipe tongs that I use at the moment. :rolleyes:
I'm biting my tongue.. Seriously?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Oil-Filler-Cap-Wrench-V7-and-V9-motors/202801355650
At least he doesn't add a shipping and fondling charge.
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Anders Holt who used to be on the site until he got out of bikes used this method. He did have a photo of it up but it was years ago.
Was conversing with Chuck last week about this very same thing. Shouldn't be hard to make one. I have decided to make the handle slightly longer than the ones shown; I have suffered the slippery foot syndrome and don't intend to suffer it again.
Save carrying the pair of pipe tongs that I use at the moment. :rolleyes:
I remember Anders fondly, from the 750 Yahoo Group (now passed to Groups.io). So he got out of bikes? Is that what happened?
P.S. You "meet" so many people online, and some disappear.
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I remember Anders fondly, from the 750 Yahoo Group (now passed to Groups.io). So he got out of bikes? Is that what happened?
P.S. You "meet" so many people online, and some disappear.
I seem to remember his last post. Upon retirement he gave up his beloved Breva and bikes in general and concentrated on pushbiking. For those who say "you can't tour on a smallblock", Anders would jump on his Breva and do 5-6 thousand kilometers around Europe at the drop of a hat.
I too remember Anders fondly. When I had languished in the doldrums for about two years because the split cage Guzzi-special bearing (made of unobtanium :rolleyes:) that 5th gear runs on was unavailable, it was Anders that saw one for sale in Europe and sent it over to NZ. A great guy.
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For those who say "you can't tour on a smallblock", Anders would jump on his Breva and do 5-6 thousand kilometers around Europe at the drop of a hat.
Literally, no one has ever said that here.
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I seem to remember his last post. Upon retirement he gave up his beloved Breva and bikes in general and concentrated on pushbiking. For those who say "you can't tour on a smallblock", Anders would jump on his Breva and do 5-6 thousand kilometers around Europe at the drop of a hat.
I too remember Anders fondly. When I had languished in the doldrums for about two years because the split cage Guzzi-special bearing (made of unobtanium :rolleyes:) that 5th gear runs on was unavailable, it was Anders that saw one for sale in Europe and sent it over to NZ. A great guy.
Thanks Muzz, perhaps New Zealand is more than just sheep and kiwi (fruit or birds).
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Hi Folks,
My neighbour made me two of these tools, took 90 minutes each to 3D print, a few cents worth of plastic. The design is available free here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3992120. Lots of libraries have public 3D printers I’m told.
Cheers
Andy
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My small block dipstick solution was to drill a hole in the cap just off center ,so you don’t hit the metal & put a 1/8 “ diameter “hairpin” through . It positively prevents cap from backing out & gives ya that wee bit of leverage to unscrew it too . All for about two bits, .25$
I asked for pictures, and here we are:
(https://i.ibb.co/wLNNYnv/image0.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wLNNYnv)
(https://i.ibb.co/k8X84Wq/image1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/k8X84Wq)
Thanks again, MS!
Sarah
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Literally, no one has ever said that here.
Shirley you jest Kev :shocked:
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Hi Folks,
My neighbour made me two of these tools, took 90 minutes each to 3D print, a few cents worth of plastic. The design is available free here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3992120. Lots of libraries have public 3D printers I’m told.
Cheers
Andy
Thanks for that Ozzydog.
We have friends coming over this evening; not only does my friend have a pretty reasonable 3D printer but he and his techie type son are building a super-ringstingthingrayguncar one that will print basically anything out of anything. He does say that Titanium will be a bit beyond it's capabilities though.
it is a pretty reasonable size though; he got me to drill and shape all the holes on the platen as he does not have the gear to do that.
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I fix my dipstick w some copper wire, after making a "D" loop out of a coat hanger.
(https://s4.postimg.cc/krkanpy61/dipstick_003.jpg)
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Shirley you jest Kev :shocked:
Nope, but I speak English!
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Thanks for that Ozzydog.
We have friends coming over this evening; not only does my friend have a pretty reasonable 3D printer but he and his techie type son are building a super-ringstingthingrayguncar one that will print basically anything out of anything. He does say that Titanium will be a bit beyond it's capabilities though.
it is a pretty reasonable size though; he got me to drill and shape all the holes on the platen as he does not have the gear to do that.
Nice. Shirley :smiley: that should get you some freebies.. I can send you a .dxf file if he doesn't want to draw it.
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Nice. Shirley :smiley: that should get you some freebies.. I can send you a .dxf file if he doesn't want to draw it.
I got my friend to look at the file, he said yes, sent it on to him and it should be good to go. He reckoned he can make the handle a bit longer too.
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I bought one on ebay the other day.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Oil-Filler-Cap-Wrench-V7-and-V9-motors/202801355650
seller goes by name shapemaster
Just ordered one today as I misplaced my Fin Design tool and his website is gone.