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Offline Bob_Roller

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Oil filled manometer
« on: November 03, 2012, 04:42:01 PM »
Used my homemade oil filled manometer today .

I have to say, that it worked great, compared to the Twinmax synchronizer I have been using .

I used BMW 7.5 wt fork oil, good contrast to the white .

One thing I did notice, after you make an adjustment, wait 30 seconds or so, otherwise, you'll be adjusting constantly .

Constructed it from scrap materials and hardware that I had accumulated at work .

If you make one yourself, use small diameter clear tubing, less oil used .





Performing a carb synchronization on the '82 LS, after a complete carb rebuild .



Still getting a bit warm in the garage .



Another clear, sunny, warm day in the northern Sonoran desert .

Performed a carb synch on the '81 R65 as well .
« Last Edit: November 03, 2012, 05:06:43 PM by Bob_Roller »
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Offline Barry

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Re: Oil filled manometer
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2012, 03:50:07 AM »
It always amazes me how a home made manometer reacts to the smallest possible adjustment. Nothing is more sensitive.

Good to see you can still get things to grow in that climate Bob.
Barry Cheshire, England 79 R45

Offline montmil

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Re: Oil filled manometer
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 09:01:30 AM »
I, too, used "official" BMW 7.5 fork oil. The purple color looked pretty cool and was easy to see.

After a couple months, the fork oil lost it's purple.  :(
Monte Miller
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Offline Barry

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Re: Oil filled manometer
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2012, 11:48:57 AM »
ATF is a similar viscosity and bright red. Seems to hold it's color for years.
Barry Cheshire, England 79 R45