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Refilling hydraulics

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:10 pm
by Slunnie
I've got one of those DAWN pipe benders which has leaked. Time has come to refill it, but are there any tips on how to do this without spilling oil everywhere or refilling one drop at a time?????

Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:22 pm
by nastytroll
use a pump style oil can. It will take a while but will let the air out as it fills, stopping air bubbling out and spitting oil everywhere.

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:53 am
by rapid80
If it has a drain point then fill through the drain so the air can escape out the top.

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:39 am
by Slunnie
Thanks for this fellas. It has a screw half way up the body and the screw that allows it to drop back down. I'll try these - PITA thing it is. :lol: