engine and drivetrain Adding Oil to Kugelfischer pump. Urgent.

[PaulTWinterton]

A buddy is currently installing a pump and wants to be sure it has oil, and enough oil.

Which fitting is used to check and add oil. 

[tzei]

my manual says that fill with motor oil 100 ccm and filling hole (plug) is in the upper circle in your picture.

[OriginalOwner]

off topic, but .....  lower right corner:  I see what I'm guessing is the battery cable going through that bracket thingie attached to the KF spring bracket thingie.  I highly recommend getting a rubber grommet into the bracket thingie hole to prevent the battery cable insulation from wearing through.

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

 

Edited June 29, 2016 by OriginalOwner

[lilmo]

You don't need to check it or top it off, but you do need to add oil prior to starting if the Kfish is dead dry after a rebuild or years of sitting.  Top plug you circled is for filling.

Edited June 29, 2016 by lilmo

[jgerock]

[PaulTWinterton]

Helped my friend with his initial start up and sure enough you could see dry metal at the bottom of the filling hole.  With the info from the FAQ we topped it up before spinning and everything is good.

 

Thanks all, for the pictures and words.

 

 

[dcavi]

Thanks  Paul, your helpful ,and inspirational!  Cheers folks for the feedback.

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