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70chevrolet


Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
Points: 120

Checking the oil
Original Message   Jan 8, 2006 12:29 pm
What is the general practice for checking oil on a Tecumesh engine with a dip-stick. After I pull the stick and clean it off, do I thread it all the way back in or do I just set it back on top of  the the tube without threading it in. Threading it  will give a slightly higher reading that just placing it back on the tube.

Thanks
Mike C
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jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558

Re: Checking the oil
Reply #1   Jan 8, 2006 12:51 pm
Chevy,

Per my Tec Op's manual, screw it tight. loosen it read, if oil low ,add!!

Put cap back on.

                                                           Fred

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
patsfan


Joined: Jan 19, 2003
Points: 495

Re: Checking the oil
Reply #2   Jan 8, 2006 1:11 pm
    As Jubol said.  DEFINITELY  THREAD IT IN. 

formerly OT
70chevrolet


Location: Mansfield, MA
Joined: Dec 6, 2005
Points: 120

Re: Checking the oil
Reply #3   Jan 8, 2006 4:58 pm
Thanks guys. I guess I'll be threadin' then!
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