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Here is are .stl files for the later style 944 OPRV alignment tool (Tool 9262/1). For calibration purposes, the longest smooth portion of the tool should be 17.51mm in diameter, and the smaller diameter on the very top should be 16.05mm. This one was printed in ABS with .16mm layers, no support, brim, and randomized z-seam. Just tested it on an '89 block and it screwed in and fit like a glove.


This version is best for resin printers.




This version is best for traditional FDM printers. See this post for details.

Tom wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:31 am Still doing some testing, but will be posting the .stl for this tool soon.


9262 1 OPRV PIC.jpg

Excellente!

I'm planning to open up my engine/engine bay this weekend and planning to replace most of the oil seals that I can get my hands on. And this will be a great tool to have while replacing parts around the oil cooler.

.stl file is now test and posted above

Tom wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:41 pm .stl file is now test and posted above

You are amazing!

blueline wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:43 pm

Tom wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:41 pm .stl file is now test and posted above

You are amazing!

Well thank you. Technology has trickled down to the point where you can buy and use machines (3D printers, CNC, etc.) and make things at home that would have been impossible outside an industrial factory just 10-20 years ago. And, of course, the Internet gives us all access to endless info, nearly instantly. It's a much different world than when I was in high school trying to get my Firebird to run at midnight using nothing but this book:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175773454986?c ... LAEALw_wcB

Tom wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:17 pm

blueline wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:43 pm

Tom wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 2:41 pm .stl file is now test and posted above

You are amazing!

Well thank you. Technology has trickled down to the point where you can buy and use machines (3D printers, CNC, etc.) and make things at home that would have been impossible outside an industrial factory just 10-20 years ago. And, of course, the Internet gives us all access to endless info, nearly instantly. It's a much different world than when I was in high school trying to get my Firebird to run at midnight using nothing but this book:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175773454986?c ... LAEALw_wcB

Chilton's. Had a few and I remember them well.

Awesome just awesome

Tom wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:31 am Here is a .stl file for the later style 944 OPRV alignment tool (Tool 9262/1). For calibration purposes, the longest smooth portion of the tool should be 17.51mm in diameter, and the smaller diameter on the very top should be 16.05mm. This one was printed in ABS with .16mm layers, no support, brim, and randomized z-seam. Just tested it on an '89 block and it screwed in and fit like a glove.

944 OPRV Alignement Tool (87+).stl

Thanks again!
A few questions:
1. Did you use 100% fill?
2. Does the final product after print needs to be sanded down or can it be used just as it is?
3. Should the layer thickness be 0.16mm or can it change?

SE_944ER wrote: Sat Jul 22, 2023 10:31 am

Tom wrote: Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:31 am Here is a .stl file for the later style 944 OPRV alignment tool (Tool 9262/1). For calibration purposes, the longest smooth portion of the tool should be 17.51mm in diameter, and the smaller diameter on the very top should be 16.05mm. This one was printed in ABS with .16mm layers, no support, brim, and randomized z-seam. Just tested it on an '89 block and it screwed in and fit like a glove.

944 OPRV Alignement Tool (87+).stl

Thanks again!
A few questions:
1. Did you use 100% fill?
2. Does the final product after print needs to be sanded down or can it be used just as it is?
3. Should the layer thickness be 0.16mm or can it change?

1. I did not -- maybe 25% -- shouldn't see any real stress.
2. I did not sand it either. I used a random z-seam to prevent getting a seam on the edge. Probably depends on how cleanly you can print it though.
3. Nothing special about .16mm -- just needs to be fairly fine in order to make good threads and knurling. At .16, the threads screwed right in no problem.

Hello @Tom ,

It does not look similar to your printed model when I'm printing it. What could be the cause of that?