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Author Topic: Oil level in Century SA intermittent Jon P. Inghram Expert Film Handler Posts: 124 From: Wichita, KS USA Registered: Jan 2007 posted 11-30-2007 12:34 PM                     Some of our intermittents have a red mark next to the half-full level on the window, but as I'm not sure if it shows the maximum level or the minimum level so I just try to keep them right on the line. Anyone know where the oil level should be kept at?  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 11-30-2007 12:36 PM                        When stopped, the oil should not be higher than this line. Low limit is that some should show in the glass. Level when running is not relevant. Hope this helps. Louis  |  IP: Logged Jon P. Inghram Expert Film Handler Posts: 124 From: Wichita, KS USA Registered: Jan 2007 posted 11-30-2007 12:48 PM                     Cool, thanks!  |  IP: Logged Andy Bergstrom Film Handler Posts: 44 From: St. Cloud, MN Registered: Feb 2000 posted 11-30-2007 03:49 PM                     Don't forget to put a drop or 2 of oil on the intermittent outer bushing everyday also.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 11-30-2007 09:39 PM                     While I have seen Century intermittents die from lack of oil...I've yet to see one that got drunk, persay. I would consider the half-full line the minimum/target. If you keep it there, you will know if you have a leaker and how much. I've seen many an intermittent get over-filled...it is one reason that I spin the motor before filling to ensure what looks empty might actually be over full (look at the window as you turn the motor by hand and you will see if the level drops or bubbles come up. Steve  |  IP: Logged

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