New DT cam tappets (followers)

[Doug]

For sale, new Dirt Track cam tappets (part #8774-2).

Also fits: OC, 1925-28 TT, G/H28, F/G31-32, and 1934-35 OW/0W1.
Can be retrofitted to OB and RA with replacement of pushrods and tappet guides.


Larger view


Larger view

Including 7/32-33 thread adjuster screw (part #4360-1), and jam nut (part #h76).

The tappet is machined from 9310 nickle alloy, case hardened to 0.040" depth. The shank is center-less ground and the head is lapped on the face and sides.

The adjuster screw and jam nut are CNC machined from shock resistant S7 tool steel, vacuum heat treated and then air tempered to HRc57.

Fully interchangeable with the original, including the special 7/23-33 Douglas threads.

So if the ends of your tappets look like this:



Or the stems are worn and scored, or someone has tried to tap the adjuster thread to a new size and made it sloppy, then here is your chance to replace it.


Cost is $100US per tappet, adjuster screw and jam nut included. Packing, postage, and insurance at cost.

D. Kephart
Glen Mills, PA, USA

[Doug]

Price increase.

-Doug

[Christoph]

Dear Sir, we are currently restore a DT 5 engine 600 ccm and are in need of the following parts:

1.   Worm drive shaft of the oil pump, which is unfortunately missing in the engine
2.   Crank shaft , the one we have is in bad condition
3.   Two connecting rods, are the reproductions available?
4.   Air filter box
5.   1 lubrication oiler
6.   Flywheel with good conus
7.   At the rear brake: knee leaver or toggle clamp
Do you still have parts for sale ?
Any help with parts or information who might have such parts wound be very helpful for us!
Thank you very much for your help! Regards Christoph

[jeffy83]

HI JEFF FROM SYDNEY RESTORING 1929 DOUGLAS SPEEDWAY BIKE ARE THE CAM TAPPETS STILL AVAILABLE FROM D.KEPHART GLEN MILLS PA USA LISTED ON THE FORUM VERY INTERESTED COST $85USA PER TAPPET ,ADJUSTER SCREW AND JAM NUT INCLUDED MY EMAIL ADDRESS  IS jlee@trivett.com.au CHEERS I HOPE I DID THIS IST QUESTION RIGHT

[Doug]

Jeff,

Yes the cam tappets with adjuster screws and jam nuts are still available. By the way, you can use the forum PM or email function, rather than having to place your email address in a public post. See the links below member's names on the left; you have to be logged in as a member to see them.

-Doug

[jeffy83]

Hi could i get a price on four sets of new DT cam tappets follows listed delivered  to Sydney 2125
cheers Jeff

[jeffy83]

Hi could i get a price on four sets of new DT cam tappets follows listed delivered  to Sydney 2125
cheers Jeff

[jeffy83]

Jeff,

Yes the cam tappets with adjuster screws and jam nuts are still available. By the way, you can use the forum PM or email function, rather than having to place your email address in a public post. See the links below member's names on the left; you have to be logged in as a member to see them.

-Doug

[Doug]

Jeff,

(4) tappets with adjuster screw and jam nut would be US$340.

Postage options to Sydney, Australia are:
Priority Mail International, Small Flat Rate Box (free), 6-10 days, online delivery confirmation, US$24.75
First Class Small Package, padded envelope (US$2), no delivery estimate given, no delivery confirmation, US$16.90

The online postage calculator is not displaying the insurance options, so I am not sure what to add for that, but it would be at cost like the postage. I have been shipping the tappets in padded parcel envelopes, and they seem to be arriving undamaged. I also place them in a zip-loc plastic bag to protect them from possible damp.

-Doug

[jeffy83]

Hi Doug
Thank you for the information on the DTcam tappets,my son will be going to the states in Febuary for a four week course not sure dates yet but i will get him to pick up and pay for them when i get a better idea of the date cheers Jeff

[Doug]

Jeff,

Sure. PM me when you have the itinerary and will try to arrange something.

-Doug

[jeffy83]

Hi Doug,
Ready to purchase four DT cam tappets,followers your have my email address could i get banking details to transfer the costs involved with standard post can not wait till my son goes to the States i do not want to miss them cheers Jeff

[Doug]

Price increase for 2016.  -Doug