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Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by Nunsio1 » Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:46 am

I installed the Rajo oil indicator from T. Mosher, put in 4 qts of fresh oil - no movement of the indicator, how much xtra oil needs to be added? Thanks


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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by Dallas Landers » Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:25 am

I bet if you contact Tim , he can answer your questions. 4 qts should be full. Its a little over full on mine.

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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by perry kete » Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:26 am

Perhaps there is air trapped in the system. You may have to bleed it out.
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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by NealW » Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:58 am

When I installed mine, I left the upper petcock open and let the excess bleed off.


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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by John Codman » Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:52 pm

I have found that four quarts fills mine right to the top petcock. I have also found that engine oil leakage and consumption is virtually zero. I don't even check the oil level between changes (it leaks enough rear axle oil to make up for it).
BYW: Does anyone know where I can purchase 600W gear oil? None of the local auto parts stores seem to have it, and I am not paying $12.50 to ship a quart of oil.

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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by jsaylor » Thu Jul 15, 2021 5:36 pm

Nunsio1 wrote:
Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:46 am
I installed the Rajo oil indicator from T. Mosher, put in 4 qts of fresh oil - no movement of the indicator, how much xtra oil needs to be added? Thanks
Make sure you installed it in the lower crank case hole, not the upper.


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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by dmdeaton » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:44 am

Is the float in a bind? May need tweaking

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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by TRDxB2 » Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:49 am

dmdeaton wrote:
Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:44 am
Is the float in a bind? May need tweaking
or lubricating :lol:
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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by Dropacent » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:25 pm

I contacted John, and all is well.


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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by speedytinc » Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:00 pm

Soooo what was the problem?


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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by Nunsio1 » Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:26 pm

The problem with the Rajo oil indicator was just air trapped, everything working fine... nice quality accessory. Thanks John


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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by NU2theT » Mon Jul 19, 2021 6:42 pm

I always get "hey what is that" when I lift the right hood side and guys are checking out the engine. I love it and the day/night tank guage as well.
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Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Post by Model T Ron » Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:21 pm

Never did see a Ranjo oil indictor but someone installed a dip stick on my 1915 Touring car. It goes to the lower engine oil plug and comes out at the top of the firewall on the right side under the hood. Works great but it has a modern T plastic handle that I want to chance for a simple metal loop to pull on.

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