Fishing Services

Mechanical Fishing
Bumper Sub
Weatherford's mechanical fishing bumper sub is used to
remove stuck fish or to release a spear or an overshot from a
fish.
The bumper sub is installed in the fishing string, directly above
the attachment tool. Lowering the string at a rapid rate until the
hex guide sub strikes the lower sub, which produces a sharp
downward blow. Raising the string until the hex guide sub
strikes the upper portion of the stem produces a sharp upward
blow.

Features, Advantages and Benefits

— The mechanical fishing bumper sub is easy to operate.
— Rugged construction and ease of maintenance extend the
life of the tool and enhance performance reliability.

Weatherford International Ltd.

515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Tel: 713-693-4000
www.weatherford.com
© 2005 Weatherford. All rights reserved. 3237.00
 Fishing Services

Mechanical Fishing Bumper Sub

Specifications
Stroke Length (in./mm )
OD ID 18 20 24 30 36 40 60 Piston Complete
Connection (in./mm ) (in./mm ) 457.20 508.00 609.60 762.00 914.40 1,016.00 1,524.00 Cup Assembly
1 13/16-in. 1-13/16 3/8
• • • • 767-825 451-106
HOMCO® SL 46.08 9.53
1 1/4-in. 2-1/4 1/2
• • • • 603-202 451-114
API REG 57.15 12.70
2 3/8-in. 3-1/8 3/4
• • • • 603-203 451-119
API REG 79.38 19.05
2 3/8-in.
• • • • 451-121
API REG 3-1/2 1
603-207
2 3/8-in. 88.90 25.40
•* 451-215*
EUE
2 3/8-in. 1-3/4
• • • • 451-126
API IF 3-3/4 44.45
603-190
2 7/8-in. 95.25 1-1/4
• • • • 451-129
API REG 31.75
2 3/8-in. 1-7/8
• • • • 451-125
EUE 3-7/8 47.63
603-190
2 7/8-in. 98.43 1-1/4
• • • • 451-128
API REG 31.75
2 7/8-in. 4-1/8 2
• • • • 601-699 451-132
API IF 104.78 50.80
2 7/8-in. 2
• • • • 604-814 451-137
API IF 50.80
3 1/2-in. 4-1/4
• 451-140
AC REG 107.95 1-1/2
601-699
3 1/2-in. 38.10
• • • • 451-141
API REG
2 7/8-in. 4-1/2 2-7/16
• 601-700 451-145*
EUE 114.30 61.91
3 1/2-in. 4-3/4 2
• • • • 601-700 451-149
API FH 120.65 50.80
4 1/2-in. 6 2-1/4
• • • • 601-492 451-153
API FH 152.40 57.15
4 1/2-in. 6-1/4 2-1/2
• • • • • • 601-492 451-154
API IF 158.75 63.50
4 1/2-in. 6-1/2 2-1/4
• • • • 601-492 451-158
API FH 165.10 57.15
4 1/2-in. 2-7/8
• • • • 451-160
API FH 6-3/4 73.03
601-701
5 1/2-in. 171.45 2-3/4
• • • • 451-161
API REG 69.85
5 1/2-in. 7 2-7/8
• • • • 601-701 451-165
API FH 177.80 73.03
6 5/8-in. 7-3/4 2-13/16
• • • • 603-169 451-167
API REG 196.85 71.44
6 5/8-in. 8 2-13/16
• • • • 603-169 451-170
API REG 203.20 71.44
7-in. 8-3/4 3
• • • • 604-326 451-171
H-90 222.25 76.20
* Indicates bumper jars used with internal casing patch tools

To order, specify assembly number, stroke length, and connection. Other sizes and stroke lengths are available on request.
Recommended spare parts: 8 each, seals.

Weatherford International Ltd. Weatherford products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and conditions, available on request or
515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 600 at www.weatherford.com. For more information contact an authorized Weatherford representative. Unless noted
Houston, Texas 77027 USA otherwise, trademarks and service marks herein are the property of Weatherford. Specifications are subject to change
Tel: 713-693-4000 without notice.
www.weatherford.com
© 2005 Weatherford. All rights reserved. 3237.00
 Unit No. Mech Fish Bumper Sub
Revision 1
Date Dec-05

Mechanical Fishing Bumper Sub

Equipment
• Stem incorporates the piston, hex stem, and lower sub in one piece.
• Hex guide sub drives the stem and is welded around the hex stem with sufficient
clearance for free travel and fluid passage.
• Close tolerances on the body provide a positive seal between the body and the piston.
• Two special pump cups on the piston end of the stem are molded to close tolerances to
accomplish a perfect seal.
Assembly
1. Install the two piston cups with the lips facing outward in the external grooves on the
stem.
2. Install the body over the piston cups. The two ends of the body are identical.
3. Make up the body to the hex guide.
4. Make up the upper sub to the body.
Operation
1. Install the bumper jar in the fishing string directly above the attachment tool being run.
2. Produce a downward blow by rapidly lowering the string until the hex guide sub strikes
the lower sub.
3. Produce an upward blow by raising the string until the hex guide sub strikes the upper
portion of the stem.
Maintenance
1. Unscrew the hex guide sub from the lower end of the body.
2. Slide out the stem out.
3. Clean all parts.

Note: Remove the upper sub to make cleaning easier.

4. Replace the pump cups on the piston, if necessary, and lubricate as needed.

Fishing Services 1 of 4 Weatherford products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and
conditions, available on request or at www.weatherford.com. For more information contact an
authorized Weatherford representative. Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and service marks
herein are the property of Weatherford. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2006 Weatherford. All rights reserved.

 Unit No. Mech Fish Bumper Sub
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Date Dec-05

Packing Loading Instructions

Until packing loaders have been ordered and received, the following instructions apply.
1. Install the piston cups on the Hex Bumper Jar stem as follows:
2. Soak the piston cups in hot water (about 160°) for 3 minutes.
3. Stretch the piston cups over the stem as shown in the drawing. If hot water is unavailable, use two
screwdrivers to stretch the piston cups over the stem, taking care not to cut the edges of the piston
cups.)

Note: To prevent cutting the piston cups, wrap a sheet of about 0.005-in. thick brass shim stock around
the cups and piston head when assembling the Bumper Jar Stem with bodies that are bored flush
with top of box threads. When the O-Ring Bumper Jar is modified to use the pump up-type packing,
the two inside O-Ring grooves will not cut it and may be left as they are without affecting the
integrity of the tool.

Additional Notes
1. Assemble the cone and sleeve in position.
2. Coat the cone, sleeve, and packing I D with white grease.
3. Slide the two packing cups over the cone, onto the sleeve. Packing slips must face away from each
other as shown in the drawing.
4. Remove the sleeve from the cone, and slide the sleeve over the end of the bumper jar stem with the
flanged end out.
5. Slide one packing cup off the sleeve, into innermost groove. Slide the other cup into the end groove.
6. In extreme cold, soak packing in hot water (about 160°) for 3 minutes before loading.

Fishing Services 2 of 4 Weatherford products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and
conditions, available on request or at www.weatherford.com. For more information contact an
authorized Weatherford representative. Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and service marks
herein are the property of Weatherford. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2006 Weatherford. All rights reserved.

 Unit No. Mech Fish Bumper Sub
Revision 1
Date Dec-05

Technical Specifications
Stroke Length (in./mm)
OD ID 18 20 24 30 36 40 60 Piston Complete
Connection (in./mm) (in./mm) 457.20 508.00 609.60 762.00 914.40 1,016.00 1,524.00 Cup Assembly
1 13/16-in. 1-13/16 3/8
® • • • • 767-825 451-106
HOMCO SL 46.08 9.53
1 1/4-in. 2-1/4 1/2
• • • • 603-202 451-114
API REG 57.15 12.70
2 3/8-in. 3-1/8 3/4
• • • • 603-203 451-119
API REG 79.38 19.05
2 3/8-in.
• • • • 451-121
API REG 3-1/2 1
603-207
2 3/8-in. 88.90 25.40
•* 451-215*
EUE
2 3/8-in. 1-3/4
• • • • 451-126
API IF 3-3/4 44.45
603-190
2 7/8-in. 95.25 1-1/4
• • • • 451-129
API REG 31.75
2 3/8-in. 1-7/8
• • • • 451-125
EUE 3-7/8 47.63
603-190
2 7/8-in. 98.43 1-1/4
• • • • 451-128
API REG 31.75
2 7/8-in. 4-1/8 2
• • • • 601-699 451-132
API IF 104.78 50.80
2 7/8-in. 2
• • • • 604-814 451-137
API IF 50.80
3 1/2-in. 4-1/4
• 451-140
AC REG 107.95 1-1/2
601-699
3 1/2-in. 38.10
• • • • 451-141
API REG
2 7/8-in. 4-1/2 2-7/16
• 601-700 451-145*
EUE 114.30 61.91
3 1/2-in. 4-3/4 2
• • • • 601-700 451-149
API FH 120.65 50.80
* Indicates bumper jars used with internal casing patch tools
To order, specify assembly number, stroke length, and connection. Other sizes and stroke lengths
are available on request. Recommended spare parts: 8 each, seals.

Fishing Services 3 of 4 Weatherford products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and
conditions, available on request or at www.weatherford.com. For more information contact an
authorized Weatherford representative. Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and service marks
herein are the property of Weatherford. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2006 Weatherford. All rights reserved.

 Unit No. Mech Fish Bumper Sub
Revision 1
Date Dec-05

Technical Specifications (continued)

Stroke Length (in./mm)
OD ID 18 20 24 30 36 40 60 Piston Complete
Connection (in./mm) (in./mm) 457.20 508.00 609.60 762.00 914.40 1,016.00 1,524.00 Cup Assembly
4 1/2-in. 6 2-1/4
• • • • 601-492 451-153
API FH 152.40 57.15
4 1/2-in. 6-1/4 2-1/2
• • • • • • 601-492 451-154
API IF 158.75 63.50
4 1/2-in. 6-1/2 2-1/4
• • • • 601-492 451-158
API FH 165.10 57.15
4 1/2-in. 2-7/8
• • • • 451-160
API FH 6-3/4 73.03
601-701
5 1/2-in. 171.45 2-3/4
• • • • 451-161
API REG 69.85
5 1/2-in. 7 2-7/8
• • • • 601-701 451-165
API FH 177.80 73.03
6 5/8-in. 7-3/4 2-13/16
• • • • 603-169 451-167
API REG 196.85 71.44
6 5/8-in. 8 2-13/16
• • • • 603-169 451-170
API REG 203.20 71.44
7-in. 8-3/4 3
• • • • 604-326 451-171
H-90 222.25 76.20
To order, specify assembly number, stroke length, and connection. Other sizes and stroke lengths
are available on request. Recommended spare parts: 8 each, seals.

Fishing Services 4 of 4 Weatherford products and services are subject to the Company’s standard terms and
conditions, available on request or at www.weatherford.com. For more information contact an
authorized Weatherford representative. Unless noted otherwise, trademarks and service marks
herein are the property of Weatherford. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2006 Weatherford. All rights reserved.