Tom2000 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 How do i check the level of carb damper oil? what level of it is required? What are the effects of being low or out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 symptom of improper damper oil level is an off-idle/low-speed stumble in acceleration. This happens because, with oil levels that are too low, the distance between the oil level and the damper allow the piston to flutter up into the bore. This premature lifting of the piston disrupts the metered air and fuel flow into the engine and gives you a stumbling/lean acceleration. Upper rpms are not affected because the piston has raised enough to cover the damper in the remaining oil.Top up each of the piston dampers with carburettor damper oil ( http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=400001395158&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=027 ). Unscrew the damper cap, withdraw the damper and top up the reservoir until the oil level is 1/2 in (12mm) above the top of the hollow piston rod. Hope this helps?Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 You don't need "carburettor damper oil", 20/50 engine oil is what Triumph recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 CharlieB wrote:You don't need "carburettor damper oil", 20/50 engine oil is what Triumph recommend.I use the Damper oil and find it superb! My engine responds better on the oil! I have tried 20/50 but find a lag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 You can experiment with different oils. The thicker the oil, the more it damps the carb, so fuel enrichment lasts a bit longer. Thin oils can lead to a momentary hiccup. BUT I have always used engine oil. Whatever is to hand. Some recommend 3in1, and I have also heard gear oil being used. Try and see. I always fill to near the top of the damper tube(on the piston) any excess will run out.Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bowling Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 but when you put the dampers back in after you have filled up, do it very slowly so you don't force the oil back out again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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