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tedog

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Need information on Star lubricator/sizer
« on: July 26, 2012, 08:02:55 pm »
Can someone advise of the purpose of the 1/8" hole in the body of the lubricator/sizer.  Thanks
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Re: Need information on Star lubricator/sizer
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2012, 11:28:57 pm »
AIR BLEEDER.. :o

Sorry tedog, dbltapster has a GOOD solution, also, rbwillnj has a reasonable idea,
too much lub can cause that.... :-[
« Last Edit: July 27, 2012, 05:00:45 pm by askimball (Doc) »
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Re: Need information on Star lubricator/sizer
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2012, 07:45:58 am »
Doc, what would cause lubricant to come out of the hole instead of air?
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Re: Need information on Star lubricator/sizer
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2012, 08:10:40 am »
Replace the HiCar washer on the piston assembly.
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Re: Need information on Star lubricator/sizer
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2012, 08:14:45 am »
Too much bullet lube?

Some people have put a piece of rubber and a hose clamp over that hole so they can charge with more lube.

Quote from: tedog on July 27, 2012, 07:45:58 am
Doc, what would cause lubricant to come out of the hole instead of air?
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