Oil Can #2

I was greatly inspired by Hackmasters beautiful oil can clone. I decided to do a run of my own with a simpler design. It was suggested that I start a new thread here and not hijack the other thread.
The plan was originally solid brass. I realized that the pump housing would add too much weight so I went with an aluminum pump housing.

I was sort of emulating this original as posted by Hackmaster:





Here is the base pattern:











Its about 3/16" thick at the edge. I will turn it down more when it is brass.


R

 

Thanks rwm. I found that it would drip from the outlet tube when sitting. So I removed the top check ball and moved it into the brass tip of the outlet tube. No drip now but I found I had to prime the pump through the 1/4-28 hole. Works good so far.

 

Mine does drip slightly at times. I think if you bend or angle the tube up slightly that would stop it but I like the look of it straight.
R

 

What about maybe putting a rubber stopper cap on the tip?

 

Bolt cover?

 

I thought you meant the outlet tip and was suggesting something like a silicone vacuum port cover (from the old days of carburetors).

 

I thought you meant the outlet tip and was suggesting something like a silicone vacuum port cover (from the old days of carburetors).

Yes. Some bolt covers look just like that.

 

OK...sure. I really like your take on this oil can and want to make a couple for myself. I really appreciate your info on how it performs, too. As a result, I'm trying to think of a solution to overcome this possible shortcoming, although I believe that every oil can I have ever seen drips some when the temp rises and makes some pressure in the can or in the outlet tube. If this simple application of a cover will alleviate that common issue, I can stop any further mess from all of my various cans!

 

Please excuse my crude windows paint sketch. I am not at work, otherwise I would have done a better drawing.
Anyways, this mod so far works great. All that drips is what is in front of the ball, which is very minimal. I just moved the upper ball in the pump to the tip.

 

Brilliant! Great idea. Thank you for posting this.
Robert

 

looks perfect, excellent idea