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stroberg fluid level?
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TR3driver
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SU damper oil should be fine.
When you look into the opening, you should see an inner ring which is actually the top of the central rod. You can fill to that point. However, the level will slowly drop somewhat below that point in operation, which is fine. The excess seeps down between the rod & the cover, to lubricate the rod.
It's not all that critical; as long as you can feel some resistance when you insert the plunger, then there is enough oil for correct operation. Any gross excess will be forced through the vent and run down inside the carb throat, to get burned harmlessly.
When you look into the opening, you should see an inner ring which is actually the top of the central rod. You can fill to that point. However, the level will slowly drop somewhat below that point in operation, which is fine. The excess seeps down between the rod & the cover, to lubricate the rod.
It's not all that critical; as long as you can feel some resistance when you insert the plunger, then there is enough oil for correct operation. Any gross excess will be forced through the vent and run down inside the carb throat, to get burned harmlessly.
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Ed,
I add oil to mine until the rod's black screw top stands
about 1/4" above the metal edge of the fill opening.
If the rod and black screw top drops straight down onto
the metal, I know I need to add oil. I check mine once a week.
best regard,
dale(Tinster)
I add oil to mine until the rod's black screw top stands
about 1/4" above the metal edge of the fill opening.
If the rod and black screw top drops straight down onto
the metal, I know I need to add oil. I check mine once a week.
best regard,
dale(Tinster)
