727 oil dip stick bouncing
- Thread starter Dirt12
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Are you sure the dipstick is locked in place, it either screws on, or pushes in and turns to lock it.
I don't see a locking mechanism. The o-ring looks in tact but the yellow plastic will not go over the o-ring. Is it possible the previous owner put the wrong size o-ring on it.
cpurvis
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So I take it this mower is new to you and the problem has existed since you've owned it?
O-rings are cheap. Go get the correct one and install it. Take a close look at the dipstick and the tube in which it resides. Figure out how it works, i.e., what is supposed to keep it locked in place. You may also need a new dipstick and/or tube.
Some engines (I can't say "all" because I haven't had them all apart) have a reed valve mechanism which acts as a check valve to relieve crankcase pressure and prevent the crankcase from refilling with air. This could also be a problem.
O-rings are cheap. Go get the correct one and install it. Take a close look at the dipstick and the tube in which it resides. Figure out how it works, i.e., what is supposed to keep it locked in place. You may also need a new dipstick and/or tube.
Some engines (I can't say "all" because I haven't had them all apart) have a reed valve mechanism which acts as a check valve to relieve crankcase pressure and prevent the crankcase from refilling with air. This could also be a problem.
is this the type you have?
I just ordered the correct O-ring. Will see when it gets here.
I got the O ring it was same as what was on the tube already. Guess I need a new dipstick.
Did you atleast try it?