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How do I know when they are full? I was told that they should be about a half inch from the top.Any info would be appreciated.
 
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That's probably a little high. The easiest way to get a very accurate picture is fill the dashpot, unbolt the aircleaner, then lift the piston with your finger. What's left after the oil shoots out is the exact proper amount.
 
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You know you have the right amount of oil in there when you just begin to feel some resistance when the bottom of the cap threads are about 1/4" above the neck of the carbs.
 
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How do I know when they are full? I was told that they should be about a half inch from the top.Any info would be appreciated.

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You are correct.However, to avoid confusion the 1/2 inch you mentioned is referenced to the top of small tube inside the bell that the damper fits into.----Keoke /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif
 
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