peach james Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 OK, so I received a DX of unknown build last summer. (well, it followed me home out here last summer), and I was told that it had spark, but that it hadn't run for it's previous owner. I've spent a couple hours playing with it today, and managed to get it to run on its own, just. Before I get too far into flogging it, I have a couple questions for anyone who might have answers: 1. How full should the crankcase be of oil ? I know there is some in there (I dipped it & there is enough that the timing gears are picking up oil & a small quantity is coming out along the valve shaft), is that about the right working level? 2. The carb- which seems a very well thought out design- any hints as to "best" settings? Or is it all basically by guess for setting? 3. Fuel- I'm currently using white gas (Naptha), as I know other ME's used to use it. Is there anything better ? I can get 94 RON gasoline easy enough, & probably most other liquid fuels fairly easily. However, I understand that white gas is a common fuel because it tends to be fairly clean of a fuel. These may seem daft questions, but I'm far more used to big diesels or steam engines...not these little infernal combustion jobbies. It's just that when I was offered this, I know that rollers are different to begin with, and gas ones even more so... James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I don't know anything about model Road rollers, but http://www.stationroadsteam.co.uk/stock%20pages/5585/index.htm had one for sale in 2013. may be a good place to ask your questions. I hope that they may have info that you need or can put you in touch with other like-minded people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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