Author Topic: Camshaft Endcap Anyone? (Read 5308 times)

matt · « **on:** June 25, 2008, 02:37:51 AM »

On some Listeroids it appears that the govener housing has no camshaft endcap.
Here is a pic I found taken by Reno Speedster.......

http://www.imagecoast.com/images/renospeedster/oilfilter.jpg

Notice the exposed cam tip?

Other listeroids have the bushing pushed further inside to allow for the included endcap.

Anyone else noticed this?
Anyone know the reasons behind the choice to include or not include the endcap?

Matt

Doug · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2008, 05:43:44 PM »

The blind hole is probably more difficult toi machine than the open.
Seems to me the open one has some advantages, you could place and oiled flet over it and always be sure its getting some kind of oil.....

xyzer · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2008, 06:25:02 PM »

I have both......"end cap" on one is a soft plug type I believe.......still bored thru....no problem either way that I have seen. The open one I can tell the engine is running if it is turning

Dave

matt · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:42:38 AM »

Thanks for that Xyzer.
What about dirt getting in the open ended type?

A bit worrying since the crankcase is under a vacuum.
It could suck any old dust or dirt right in and start grinding the camshaft away!

Matt

xyzer · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2008, 06:24:41 AM »

Matt,
I don't think you have to worry. It usually is a wet area with oil. I don't believe the negative pressure is enough to pull dirt in. The oil will create its own seal. But you have a point....can't you get a rubber cap and put over the outside?

matt · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2008, 12:25:46 PM »

A Rubber cap!
of course - now that makes too much sence!

Why didn't I think of that???

Matt

Doug · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2008, 04:27:54 PM »

If you can get some felt in there that you can drip oil on.

I like felt......

Electric motors with bronze bushign use felt oiler and it works very well. A couple of drops ever now and then and it will slowly wick oil into the biushing as needed

xyzer · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2008, 09:43:17 PM »

Matt,
Some end mills come in a plastic tube with a soft plastic cap. 3/4" might be about right...then cut a nice piece of felt squirt some oil on it and put it in the bottom of the cap...install .....then all your basses are covered.

matt · « **Reply #8 on:** June 29, 2008, 11:44:00 PM »

Thanks Doug and Xyzer for your help - some great ideas!!!

Matt

Doug · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:18:52 AM »

Opinions and ideas are like bumb holes.....

Thank me when I have a realy good idea that works

Stan · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2008, 03:16:08 AM »

Doug...Haven't you read the union poster about the brain that thought he was in charge of the body, and the "bumb hole" that just quietly closed up?
Stan

Geno · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2008, 11:24:23 AM »

I drilled a little hole in my end cap and oil it up it before start up.

Thanks, Geno

Doug · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2008, 01:49:40 AM »

Quote from: Stan on June 30, 2008, 03:16:08 AM

Doug...Haven't you read the union poster about the brain that thought he was in charge of the body, and the "bumb hole" that just quietly closed up?
Stan

I am that Farging Ice Hole!!!!

Stan · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2008, 05:25:40 AM »

I figured you would be. I'd bet you had that poster up in your office. I had one but couldn't put it up in my classroom.

Stan

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