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RE: TR6 Engine Stutter

To: jwgw@charter.net ("Woollcotts"), 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: TR6 Engine Stutter
From: Lizirbydavis@cs.com
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 08:34:58 -0400
Forgive the stupid question...How do you drain the dashpot oil? I've been 
wanting to change mine out.  I've been using "3 in One"
Joe Davis

Woollcotts" <jwgw@charter.net> wrote:

>To the several of you who sent me suggestions for dealing with periodic engine
>stutter, here is a report:
>check points.I have pointless ignition.
>distributor worn mechanically. Mine ok.
>top off dashpots. ok
>insulate fuel line and filter. Insulated filter.
>needles and diaphrams. Mine ok
>limited flow in fuel filter. Mine ok.
>carb temp compensators. Mine changed a year ago.
>plug wires. Resistance check at 4-6K and steady when twisted.
>Finally, Dick Taylor suggested I change the dashpot oil to 20/50. I drained
>all the old oil out and refilled as suggested.
>
>Had a long run up the Blue Ridge Parkway today and the stutter was gone. Maybe
>a hiccup or two, nothing more. For my problem, at least, I believe the heavier
>dashpot oil did the trick. Thanks, Dick, and the rest of you.
>Jim Woollcott in Asheville

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