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ECTON

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Sump drain
« on: 18 June, 2024, 20:17:53 »
Is there a sump drain on the 175 Sunbeam, Recent purchase and the sunbeam is a heavy smoker, its been stood for a while and wondering if the sump is full,
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Re: Sump drain
« Reply #1 on: 19 June, 2024, 21:18:52 »
The 175 is a two stroke so I suppose that if it's not got the correct twostroke oil in it/ or the correct amount, it could contribute towards heavy smoking.

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Dean Southall

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Re: Sump drain
« Reply #2 on: 19 June, 2024, 22:02:53 »
The 175 does have a drain screw in the bottom of the crankcase
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Re: Sump drain
« Reply #3 on: 21 June, 2024, 10:34:01 »
Thanks for reply, is the drain a small screw and not conventional hex sump plug, bought the scoot for a bit of fun , past bikes AJS and Triumphs and a few  bantams/
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