DIY scottoiler

[Gotham]

Hello!

Did a some kind of oiler a month ago and thought I'll share it.
The idea is to use solenoid valve to start and stop oiling.
Found a suitable one from eBay My World - valves4projects

NB! It's 12V gravity feed solenoid valve.
Cost $15.49 + $7.95 (item+shipping)

Other parts altogether cost less than 5€.
Some of them:


Used silicon clue (not the on that is based on vinegar, used some kind of Wurth polymer mass) for connecting parts and got this one:

From reservoir there are two hoses: one for oil flow and the other one for breathing. It would have been better if the last one would have been on the other side but this way it was easier for me.
The dual injection is made from WD40 spraying stick that is cut to half.
On the top there are hose clamp for mounting it to gear change shaft. The wire that should help to position the dropping points was not so good idea in this way. Later used less wire for positioning and some cable ties to do this.
Now the installation. As I use gravity for flow the reservoir must put to highest place (under rear mudguard) and next parts go lower and lower.



The valve gets the signal from fuel pump so when the engine starts the valve opens and starts to oil and when it stops the oiling ends. I use one clamp that squeezes the bottom hose for regulating the flow.
All this works fine. I've been quite lazy to regulate the right flow (1-2 drops per minute) so there are quite much oil at the moment. And I think that I should replace the reservoir bottle (Rexona shower gel) for better one cause I think when it get hit with a rock it will be smashed.

Cheers,
Gotham from Bodgers Corner

[fatowl]

Like it! A damn sight cheaper than a real ScottOiler!

BTW Any idea what the curent draw on the valve is?

[meljordan]

Thats not a bodge, thats an engineering solution....Well done

[Gotham]

Originally Posted by fatowl

Like it! A damn sight cheaper than a real ScottOiler!

BTW Any idea what the curent draw on the valve is?

Technical Specifications for the valve:

Model EHCOTECH DDT-CD-12VDC
Voltage 12-Volt DC
Current 600 mA
Operation Mode Normally Closed (valve opens when energized)
Valve Type Direct Acting, Wet Armature
Inlet/Outlet Ports 1/2 Inch Straight Pipe Threads (14 threads per inch / outside diameter 27/32").
Pressure Rating 0-24" Water Column (do NOT use with pump pressure)
Flow Rate 0.8 GPM (with gravity)
Suitable Media Water, Very Low Viscosity Fluids
Temperature Limitations Maximum Fluid Temperature 140° F
Filter Screen Removable Stainless Steel Inlet Filter
Materials

Valve Body / Guide Tube Nylon
Spring Stainless Steel
Plunger Stainless Steel
Plunger Tip Silicone Rubber

Mounting Can be attached with two 3 mm machine screws (not included)
Mounting Position Coil upright preferred
Estimated Valve Life More than 250,000 Cycles

Originally Posted by meljordan

Thats not a bodge....

Sorry about that

[severs]

How do you refill the reservoir?

[Gotham]

Originally Posted by severs

How do you refill the reservoir?

I remove the cable ties and then I'm able to put the bottle upright so I can remove and install the bottle without dripping oil to a ground. And I put new ties when reinstalling it. I found this was the cheapest and easiest way to install the bottle on that time. Of course there are many other ways to do it.

[XRV freak]

How are you adjusting oil flow?

[Gotham]

Originally Posted by XRV freak

How are you adjusting oil flow?

As I said

Originally Posted by Gotham

... I use one clamp that squeezes the bottom hose for regulating the flow...

[Kjell Lindberg]

Do you have any facility for a breather in the system?

Since you slowly emptying the bottle, air needs to fill the volume you let out, otherwise the flow will stop due to under pressure, or will it work with air being drawn back through the small hose?

[AlanH]

Originally Posted by Kjell Lindberg

Do you have any facility for a breather in the system?

Since you slowly emptying the bottle, air needs to fill the volume you let out, otherwise the flow will stop due to under pressure, or will it work with air being drawn back through the small hose?

In the original post...

Originally Posted by Gotham

From reservoir there are two hoses: one for oil flow and the other one for breathing.

Neat solution