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Offline beemerbum

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Chain oiler
« on: May 07, 2021, 09:27:55 AM »
To shut off or at least minimize oil from the oiler, do you turn the central screw in or out?

Offline fxef79

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Re: Chain oiler
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2021, 09:36:55 AM »
Clockwise to reduce oil flow.

Offline beemerbum

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Re: Chain oiler
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2021, 09:38:33 AM »
Perfect. Thank you!

Offline tlbranth

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Re: Chain oiler
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2021, 10:19:45 AM »
Now that I'm using an x-ring chain, no oil is necessary. I took off the sprocket and hammered a short length of brass rod into the oil hole. That stopped the oiler completely. Prior to the brass rod I used a wood dowel. Not as effective as the brass but works pretty well.
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Re: Chain oiler
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2021, 10:38:49 AM »
There are stubby little spark plugs (chain saw? weed wacker?) with the correct thread and crush washer to seal that off as well, and they fit behind the sprocket cover. If you've got one lying around give it a try.

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Re: Chain oiler
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2021, 11:48:48 AM »
I still have stock oiler screw, off and no extra oiling splashing and dripping on floor when parked.
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