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SERIES 70 OVERSHOTS
Instruction Manual 1070
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Series 70 Short Catch Overshots
General Description ...................................................... 3
Use ............................................................................... 3
Construction .................................................................. 3
Operation....................................................................... 3
To Engage and Pull the Fish ................................. 3
To Release from the Fish ....................................... 3
Precautions.................................................................... 3
Explanation of Mechanism ........................................... 4
Maintenance .................................................................. 4
Specifications and Replacement Parts .................. 5 6
Table of Calcuated Strengths........................................ 7
The designs and specifications for the tools described in this
instruction manual were in effect at the time this manual was
approved for printing. National Oilwell Varco, whose policy is
one of continuous improvement, reserves the right to discon-
tinue models at any time, or to change designs and specifica-
tions without notice or without incurring obligation.
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General Description
Bowen Series 70 Short Catch Over-
shots are especially designed to engage
the exposed portion of a fish too short
to be engaged with conventional catch
overshots. Designed and developed upon
the same principle as other Bowen
Overshots, they are the most effective
means for the recovery of a fish whose
exposed upper end is very short.
Use
Each Bowen Series 70 Short Catch
Overshot is designed to engage a spe-
cific maximum outside diameter. (See
the Specifications tables on pages 5 and 6).
Each Overshot can be dressed to engage
any smaller diameter by instal-ling the
desired size of Basket Grapple.
Construction
A Series 70 Short Catch Overshot
consists of a Top Sub, a Bowl, a Basket
Grapple Control, and a Basket Grapple. In
this Overshot, the Basket Grapple is
inserted into the Bowl from the top and the
finger of the Basket Grapple Control fits
into the top of the Basket Grapple. The
Bowl is designed to allow the Basket
Grapple to be located at its extreme lower
end.
Bowen Series 70
Short Catch Overshot
Operation
First determine that the Overshot is
properly assembled, dressed with the
proper size Grapple, and that all of its
parts are in good working order. Refer
to the Specification Tables for the list
of parts.
Make up the Overshot on the fishing
string and run into the well.
To Engage and Pull the Fish
As the top of the fish is reached, slowly
rotate the fishing string to the right and
gradually lower the Overshot over the
fish. Combined rotating and lowering is
important.
Allow the right-hand torque to slack out
of the fishing string and then pull on the
fish by elevating the fishing string.
To Release from the Fish
Bump down.Then simultaneously rotate
to the right and slowly elevate the fishing
string until the Overshot is clear of the
fish.Combined rotating and elevating is
important.
To release from a recovered fish, follow
the same procedure while holding the
fish below the Overshot.
Precautions
Unless an upward strain is maintained,
never rotate the fishing string to the left
while the Overshot is engaged with the
fish.
Always bump down the full weight of the
fishing string before starting releasing
operations.
Basket
Grapple
Top Sub
Bowl
Basket
Grapple
Control
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Explanation of Mechanism
After the Overshot has reached the top
of the fish, combined rotation and lower-
ing results in the following:
1. The bottom of the Bowl serves as a
guide to direct the fish into the Basket
Grapple.
2. The Grapple will expand and the fish
will pass into it to be halted by the
lower end of the top sub.
3. The fish is now properly located in the
Overshot and thereafter, when upward
pull is exerted, the Grapple is con-
tracted by the tapers of the Bowl and
the hold is secure.
When releasing, the sharp downward
bump breaks the freeze between Bowl
and Grapple, and places the largest
portion of the Bowl tapers opposite the
largest portion of the Grapple Spirals.
Elevation of the Fishing String and right-
hand rotation of the overshot causes the
left hand wickers in the Grapple to feed
the overshot (Grapple) off the fish.
Maintenance
To guard against misruns and to prolong
the life of the tool, the Overshot should
be disassembled after use, cleaned
and all parts oiled or lubricated before
reassembling. Grapple wickers should
be checked for dullness, and replaced
if necessary.
Reference to the illustrations will indicate
that little instruction is needed to dis-
mantle or assemble this tool. To prevent
rust or deterioration, either paint or
grease the exterior of the Overshot.
Bowl
Grapple
Control
Basket
Grapple
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How to Order
Specify:
(1) Name and number of assembly or part
(2) Top connection desired
(3) Size of fish to be caught
(4) OD, if other than standard
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS:
(1) 2 Basket Grapples for each catch size
(2) 1 Basket Grapple Control
SPECIAL NOTES:
FS (Full Strength) ................. Engineered to withstand all pulling, torsional, and jarring strain.
SH (Slim Hole) ..................... Engineered to withstand heavy pulling strain only.
Series 70 Short Catch Overshot Specifications
Maximum Catch 1-5/8 2-1/2 2-5/8 3-1/16 3-1/16 3-1/16 3-1/8 3-3/8 3-21/32
Standard O.D. 2-5/16 3-5/8 3-3/4 3-15/16 4-1/8 4-5/8 4-1/8 4-3/8 4-11/16
Standard Connection 7/8 2-1/2 2-3/8 2-3/8 2-7/8 2-1/2 2-7/8 2-7/8 2-7/8
SR EUE API EUE REG EUE REG REG REG
PIN REG
Type SH SH SH SH SH FS SH SH SH
Complete Assembly Part No. 38506 17615 13535 63892 10434 11290 68550 C-11023 10543
Weight 8 30 36 39 59 57 59 87 100
Replacement Parts
Top Sub Part No. 38507 17616 13536 63893 10435 11295 68551 A-11024 10544
Weight 4 14 15 16 20 23 20 35 35
Bowl Part No. 38508 17617 13537 63894 10436 11291 68552 B-11025 10545
Weight 2 11 14 15 25 21 25 33 54
Basket Grapple Part No. 38509 17618 13538 63895 10437 11292 68553 B-11026 10546
Weight 1-1/2 3 4-1/2 5-1/2 11 10 11 15 8
Basket Grapple Control Part No. 38510 17619 13539 63896 10438 11294 68554 A-11027 10547
Weight 1/2 1 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 2-3/4 4 3
Series 70 Short Catch Overshot Specifications
Maximum Catch 3-21/32 3-3/4 3-3/4 4-1/8 4-1/4 4-3/4 4-3/4 5-1/4 6
Standard O.D. 5-5/8 4-3/4 5-1/2 5-1/4 5-25/32 5-7/8 6-5/8 6-1/4 7-5/8
Standard Connection 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/2
FH FH FH IF FH IF FH REG FH
Type FS SH FS FS FS SH FS SH FS
Complete Assembly Part No. 11297 12645 12785 53186 13065 10560 11303 14805 11630
Weight 87 59 123 87 116 129 153 158 165
Replacement Parts
Top Sub Part No. 11298 10544 12786 53187 13066 10561 11304 14806 11631
Weight 35 35 58 35 65 55 80 89 91
Bowl Part No. 11299 12646 12787 53188 13067 10562 11305 14807 11632
Weight 33 13 41 33 24 49 39 32 34
Basket Grapple Part No. 11300 12647 12788 53189 13068 10563 11306 14808 11633
Weight 15 6 19 15 16 21 19 32 34
Basket Grapple Control Part No. 11301 12648 12789 53190 13069 10564 11307 14809 11634
Weight 4 4-1/2 5-1/4 4 5 3-3/4 5 5 7-1/2
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How to Order
Specify:
(1) Name and number of assembly or part
(2) Top connection desired
(3) Size of fish to be caught
(4) OD, if other than standard
RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS:
(1) 2 Basket Grapples for each catch size
(2) 1 Basket Grapple Control
SPECIAL NOTES:
FS (Full Strength) ................. Engineered to withstand all pulling, torsional, and jarring strain.
SH (Slim Hole) ..................... Engineered to withstand heavy pulling strain only.
Series 70 Short Catch Overshot Specifications
Maximum Catch 6-1/4 6-3/8 6-1/2 7 7 7-3/4 8 8-1/4 9
Standard OD 7-7/8 8 8-1/4 8-3/8 8-1/2 9-1/4 9-3/4 10 11-1/4
Standard Connection 4-1/2 8-5/8 5-1/2 8-5/8 4-1/2 4-1/2 6-5/8 8-5/8 7-5/8
IF REG REG REG FH IF REG REG REG
Type FS FS FS SH FS FS FS FS FS
Complete Assembly Part No. 16975 46673 38939 151454 20050 25030 20060 46102 33878
Weight 230 229 245 236 243 288 356 378 429
Replacement Parts
Top Sub Part No. 16976 46674 38940 20051 20051 25031 20061 46679 38879
Weight 140 145 145 148 150 200 210 224 225
Bowl Part No. 16977 46675 38941 20052 20052 25032 20062 46680 33880
Weight 45 38 46 39 28 45 48 62 110
Basket Grapple Part No. 16978 46676 38942 151455 20053 25033 20063 46681 33881
Weight 36 38 45 39 55 32 80 78 78
Basket Grapple Control Part No. 16979 46677 38943 151456 20054 25034 20064 46682 33882
Weight 7-1/2 8 8 10 8-1/2 9 16 12 13
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Series 70 Short Catch Overshot Table of Calculated Strengths
Load Capacity at Yield Point Maximum
Basket Grapple (lb) Recommended
Complete Assembly No. Bowl Number O.D. (in) Max. Catch Size (in) Without Stop With Stop Makeup Torque (ft lb)
10434 10436 4-11/16 3-1/16 697,300 571,300 5,250
10434* 10436 4-1/8 3-1/16 212,700 212,700 2,700
10543 10545 5-7/8 3-21/32 1,283,600 1,011,300 7,400
10543* 10545 4-11/16 3-21/32 197,600 197,600 2,900
10560 10562 6-5/8 4-3/4 915,200 693,600 18,600
10560* 10562 5-7/8 4-3/4 348,200 306,200 6,750
C-11023 B-11025 4-3/8 3-3/8 250,300 3,400
11290 11291 4-5/8 3-1/16 398,100 398,100 5,650
11297 11299 5-5/8 3-21/32 790,500 635,700 13,700
11303 11305 6-5/8 4-3/4 720,600 579,400 19,800
11630 11632 7-5/8 6 445,300 358,000 14,200
12645 12646 4-3/4 3-3/4 267,100 267,100 3,950
12785 12785 5-7/8 3-3/4 907,000 729,300 15,700
12785* 12787 5-1/2 3-3/4 558,100 504,500 9,900
13065 13067 5-25/32 4-1/4 575,600 467,400 7,300
13535 13537 3-3/4 2-5/8 239,800 239,800 2,700
14805 14807 6-1/4 5-1/4 319,700 6,500
16975 16977 7-7/8 6-1/4 445,700 349,200 13,200
17615 17617 3-5/8 2-1/2 263,600 2,900
20050 20052 8-1/2 7 373,700 285,100 12,400
20060 20062 9-3/4 8 445,100 22,200
25030 25032 9-1/4 7-3/4 391,700 16,800
33878 33880 11-1/4 9 874,800 46,800
36239 36241 15 12-1/4 934,800 120,000
38506 38508 2-5/16 1-5/8 85,200 600
38939 38941 8-1/2 6-1/2 445,100 17,100
46102 46680 10 8-1/4 445,100 18,000
46673 46675 8 6-3/8 445,700 14,700
53186 53188 5-1/4 4-1/8 339,500 339,500 5,750
63892 63894 3-15/16 3-1/16 224,600 2,750
68550 68552 4-1/8 3-1/8 254,700 1,900
151454 20052 8-3/8 7 226,400 6,150
* Standard OD
NOTE:
1) All strengths listed are calculated theoretical yield points and accurate within 20%. It should be noted, however,
that all strengths assume a straight, steady pull and full grapple engagement of a roundfish. Anything less than
full engagement or straight pulling will reduce the listed strength substantially. Tong marks and other surface
damage to the bowl will also reduce the strength. Jarring may amplify the pull load by a factor of 3 to 10.
2) Maximum Recommended Makeup Torque is at 50% of yield. No tong marks should be applied to the Bowl. This
is the maximum torque. Much less torque may be used depending upon the situation.
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