Oil Tank Vent

Information relating to the Matchless G3 or AJS Model 16 350cc Heavyweight
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vagapete
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Oil Tank Vent

Post by vagapete »

Hi,
I'm struggling to understand how the oil tank vent / main chain oiler works (1955 16MS). Am I right in assuming the general agitating and buffering about of the oil, sends enough down the vent tube to lubricate the chain.
Peter.
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Re: Oil Tank Vent

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Hi

I think you'll find oil vapour / mist condenses in the feed tube and drips onto the chain.

Regards Mick
vagapete
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Re: Oil Tank Vent

Post by vagapete »

Thanks Mick,
Even more 'hi-tech' than I'd thought.
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