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Totally agree with Gary's comments.
M
On Mon., Jul. 20, 2020, 9:34 a.m. warthodson--- via Healeys, <
healeys@autox.team.net> wrote:
> I will assume you have the correct damper (vented or non-vented) for the
> application.
> Most people I know fill the dash pot damper tube by filling it up to the
> top of the tube. That is over filling. As soon as you insert the damper an
> amount of oil is displaced. When you remove the damper the oil level looks
> low, but it is not. To test the oil level insert the damper into the tube.
> At first the damper will go in easily, then you will sense resistance as
> you continue to insert it. That point is the level of the oil. Unless you
> are racing the car you should use the recommended oil for this application.
> Having to fill them every 2 tanks if gas, if they are actually loosing that
> much oil, is excessive.
> I would remove the dash pots, piston & damp. Examine them closely.
> Gary
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 19, 2020 at 10:54 AM Roger Grace via Healeys <
> healeys@autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> A few years ago as my BJ8 carbs had been so molested over the years by
> numerous PO's bought a pair of new HD8 from Burlein.
> They came with brass capped dampers.
> For the life of me, cannot see any part numbers on the dampers
> I am curious/suspicious as seem to have to top up more frequently than I
> remember with previous SU cars.
> At least after every 2 tanks of gas driving time.
> Not accurately checked standing time with no driving.
> Where does the oil go ? Makes no difference what grade that I use.
> Thoughts ?
> rg
>
>
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<div dir=3D"auto">Totally agree with Gary's comments.=C2=A0<div dir=3D"=
auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">M</div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quot=
e"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon., Jul. 20, 2020, 9:34 a.m. =
warthodson--- via Healeys, <<a href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";>he=
aleys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quo=
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<div>I will assume you have the correct damper (vented or non-vented) for t=
he application.</div>
Most people I know fill the dash pot damper tube by filling it up to the to=
p of the tube. That is over filling. As soon as you insert the damper an am=
ount of oil is displaced. When you remove the damper the oil level looks lo=
w, but it is not. To test the oil level insert the damper into the tube. At=
first the damper will go in easily, then you will sense resistance as you =
continue to insert it. That point is the level of the oil. Unless you are r=
acing the car you should use the recommended oil for this application. Havi=
ng to fill them every 2 tanks if gas, if they are actually loosing that muc=
h oil, is excessive.=C2=A0
<div>I would remove the dash pots, piston & damp. Examine them closely.=
=C2=A0</div>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">On Sun, Jul 19, 2020 at 10:54 AM Roger Grace via Healeys &=
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ox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">healeys@autox.team.net</a>> wrote:<br cle=
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<div>A few years ago as my BJ8 carbs had been so molested over the years by=
numerous PO's bought a pair of new HD8 from Burlein.<br clear=3D"none"=
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<div>They came with brass capped dampers.<br clear=3D"none"></div>
<div>For the life of me, cannot see any part numbers on the dampers<br clea=
r=3D"none"></div>
<div>I am curious/suspicious as seem to have to top up more frequently than=
I remember with previous SU cars.<br clear=3D"none"></div>
<div>At least after every 2 tanks of gas driving time.<br clear=3D"none"></=
div>
<div>Not accurately checked standing time with no driving.<br clear=3D"none=
"></div>
<div>Where does the oil go ? Makes no difference what grade that I use.<br =
clear=3D"none"></div>
<div>Thoughts ?<br clear=3D"none"></div>
<div>rg<br clear=3D"none"></div>
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