Malcolm Walker wrote:
>
> On Thu, 23 Oct 1997 MMDBR@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Is it possible to put too much oil in the SU H6 dashpot? Is so what would be
> > the effect? I do realize the manual says the correct level is when
>resistance
> > is felt a quarter inch from the threaded part of the plunger to the top of
> > the dashpot.
>
> Putting too much oil in the H6 will cause some to spill out. I don't
> think that's too detrimental to the engine, but you may get smokage if it
> drips onto the exhaust manifold.
>
> It's to my understanding that the 1/4 inch rule is only to be used with
> Stromberg carbs. The H6 needs to be filled up to within 1/2 inch of the
> top of the dashpot (with the plunger taken right out) This is gleaned
> from my TR4's glovebox manual, with help from the Haynes manual.
>
> The SU should have a ring inside the dashpot (under the threads), it's
> about 1/2 inch from the top. Fill to there. If you put too much in, then
> I guess you could pull some out with a clean rag.
>
> It's quite interesting to note that there's a supplement in my glovebox
> manual devoted to the SU carb. They tell you to ensure that the level of
> oil in the dashpot's correct, but they don't tell you what it should be--
> only what the Stromberg should be.
>
> "What, you mean you don't already know????"
>
> -Malcolm
> '62 TR4, undergoing repair :-(
I always use as eye dropper. and if I put too much in I can suck it out
too. Stu
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