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Mikey P
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I'm guessing water....
jmo
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It was low I refilled how would water get in it?
FredC
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seems unlikely but maybe a bearing seal failure could cause moisture to enter AND overpressure the case
Edit: If it wasn't coming out I would think maybe just condensation...happens on my bike
Edit: If it wasn't coming out I would think maybe just condensation...happens on my bike
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jmo
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Vac was really weak is why I check oil. Once filled vac was good again but now it’s doing that. So maybe a bad seal.
What kind of oil did you put in and how much oil did you put in?
jmo
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Has anyone ever changed the seals or can it be done? Am I going to need a new blower?
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Legend Brands" data-source="post: 4614608" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">I filled to top screw on back of blower
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it can be done. Not sure what blower that is but there are rebuild kits for most.
Roots 4" Repair Kit without Gears for 42, 45, 47 URAI, URAI-J, URAI-DSL
Blower repair parts for the Roots 42, 45 and 47 models in the URAI, URAI-J, URAI-DSL, and URAI-J-DSL series. Contains parts for a typical rebuild.
www.pdblowers.com
searching the part number would lead you to the individual part but probably better to have the whole kit
and there is a vid or two on youtube about rebuilding one
may want to consider a pro doing it if you lack a good tool set
This is a project I wouldn't recommend attempting unless you have experience with blowers. That is the gear side. Those gears are timed and if the timing of the gears is off, then it could cause the lobes to collide.
Can you send me a picture of where the top screw on the back of the blower is?
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you're talking about the plug that is like an inch-inch and a half from the top?(I'm on a plane, so I can't blow up the picture, I can only see the preview) If so you overfilled it.
jmo
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I pulled that screw out once it started to dribble out I stopped filling and put screw back in.
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Legend Brands" data-source="post: 4614615" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">Yes the plug
yeah, you overfilled it.
jmo
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Yeah, it's overfilled.
Text me, and when I land and get off the plane I will call you. (about 20-30 minutes)
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Legend Brands" data-source="post: 4614622" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">There are only two plugs on the back the other one is at the bottom.
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Mikey P
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Drain it all out and fill to spec.
FredC
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The bottom one is where the sight glass is on the newer ones and is supposed to be filled to the middle of the glass.
4mp manual for reference
list the total amount of oil as a pint for a 4" blower in the horizontal configuration
Small town janitorial
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The lower bolt is definently the fill level.
Lee Stockwell
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Common mistake.
jmo
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Drained and filled to proper level. Thanks Justin for the call and everyone else for the quick responses.
Mikey P
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You are so welcome. Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you!
