Oil level in 533
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How do i check the oil level in the 533? I see what i think is a dip stick but it only turns 90 degrees and does not come out.
Thoughts?
Posted on: 2019/4/30 9:44
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Thanks. We found that if I turned the handle 90 degrees, it would allow the oil to drain out of the motor at the petcock under the engine. If no oil comes out, we need to add oil. Easy...
Posted on: 2019/4/30 11:55
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The obvious problem with this type of oil level measurement is that it only indicates when full, there is no way of knowing whether the oil level is just slightly low or empty.
I have fitted a dipstick to my 126 that inserts through the oil filler but it cannot be left in place because it will hit the crankshaft when the engine is running. To allow the dipstick to be left in place I brazed a tube to the underside of the filler that guides the dipstick clear of the crankshaft but this was done with the engine apart. A removable dip stick can work, the engine may need to be turned over a little to clear the crankshaft and it must not be left in place.
Posted on: 2019/4/30 22:00
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