Re: Fuel pump insulators

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/1/19 10:28:28

I realize it's a bit of money up front but if you're into the hobby for the long term and don't have one, a small lathe like this one from Harbor Freight is a wonderful tool to have. Turning plastics for such things as the bushings under discussion here and other non-conductive bushings for generators, distributors etc. and small metal parts such as the occasional carburetor part, bronze bushings for distributors, generators and starters, king pins, and all such items are easily done from inexpensive stock materials. It is large enough (just barely) to turn most generator and starter commutators. I've also used it to cut the occasional thread and decorative bolts such as acorn-headed. And learning the skills to do the work is enjoyable. Give it some thought.

Another useful shop tool is you already have a drill press is to buy a cross-feed table which enables you to do some simple milling chores; between the two there are many small replacement parts you can make, often from sturdier or more suitable materials than the originals. I'll post a picture if anyone is interested.

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