There's an O-ring inside the damper oil tube. It's there to act as a seal
where the needle screws up and down to adjust the mixture. 'Twould appear
yours has deteriorated (a common problem) and is allowing the oil to leak
past. They are replaceable but it's a tricky job.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: xerxer <xerxer@stlnet.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, February 11, 1999 5:27 AM
Subject: ZS 175 Carburetor
> I'm having to add damper oil in the 1975 stock carburetor every other
>day now and only drive about 10 miles a day. What should I look for as
>the cause? Runs fine otherwise.
>
>Larry McCormick
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