Top end oiler

[bobgroger]

Saw this on Ebay. PM'd the seller, he will be selling these regularly now. I had considered doing this myself, but the fittings and hose alone are close to the bolt it on and go price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/112212203541

[posplayr]

be careful running base stainless line; hose will wear right through anything it touches. The teflon coated stuff does not abrade.

The rails usually push much less oil to the exhaust which is where it is needed most, so this approach would provide equal flow to both. The other war is to run the rails backward with the oil feeding the exhaust first.

[TxGSrider]

I'm pretty new to this, but how necessary is this kit? What are the "qualifications" before it becomes "necessary"?

[Nessism]

One of our members here was making his own kits. Greg I believe. I also believe he swore off making more because of the work involved and minimal profit. Hopefully he's still around and will chime in regarding this ebay kit.

Running four lines eliminates the need for the the oil distribution bars that connect the two feed ports on the side of the head, thus the machining required is minimized. Jim is correct in mentioning how abrasive the outer stainless sheath can be. I've never seen teflon coated on the outside, just vinyl. I believe the inner liner for the line is teflon though. Same stuff as used for brake lines.

[posplayr]

One of our members here was making his own kits. Greg I believe. I also believe he swore off making more because of the work involved and minimal profit. Hopefully he's still around and will chime in regarding this ebay kit.

Running four lines eliminates the need for the the oil distribution bars that connect the two feed ports on the side of the head, thus the machining required is minimized. Jim is correct in mentioning how abrasive the outer stainless sheath can be. I've never seen teflon coated on the outside, just vinyl. I believe the inner liner for the line is teflon though. Same stuff as used for brake lines.

Yea, PVC vinyl cover, teflon inner.

http://stoptech.com/products/stainless-steel-brake-lines

[TxGSrider]

Ok, but what level of modifications to the motor are needed before this modification is recommended?

[rapidray]

I put them on ALL of the performance 1100s & 1150s I build. They put more oil on the cams & rocker arms, helping extend their lives. The BEST benefit I have found with them is that the additional oil helps COOL the valve springs, making them live longer too!
Ray.

[bobgroger]

Just for grins I priced the stuff from Summit to make these with -6 AN fittings and braided nylon hose. Using an AN to NPT TEE at the oil adapter, one hose to each side to a TEE and 90* fittings, -6 to 14mm adapters at the head total parts cost was $184. I would rather do the $139 one. BTW he will do blue fittings as well. I think -4 lines will deliver more than enough oil, probably as much or more than 1 -6.

Ray, I'm still going to call you about a lockup clutch, but it's pretty far down the to-do list. I did score a buttoned pressure plate and a billet clutch basket recently.

[posplayr]

You realize you loose your oil idiot light sensor, but can probably tap into the fitting for your temp gauge sensor.

[Arronduke]

i am looking at the same top end oiler kit, any more experience with these?
seem very well priced compared to other kits.

[Burque73]

I saw a really cool old Triumph over the weekend and noted the top end oiler setup it had. Don't think this will help you but it sure is neat....