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  1. dtberry

    Fuel in engine oil

    I am experiencing a problem with my 2001 Pontiac that is pulled along by a 3.4 L engine. I am getting a large quantity of fuel mixing in with my engine oil. The vehicle has been in the garage for two days now and they have checked the obvious like the injectors etc. They have no idea what is...
  2. dtberry

    O'Rings

    Very good explanation from hydromech. An even better type of seal can be used in replacement of an o-ring. They are called R-rings or square seals. You will get a better seal using r-rings because they give you an almost perfect fit in the area to be sealed. They aren't influenced nearly as...
  3. dtberry

    Meter In or Meter Out for hydraulic cylinder control

    The previous are good replies. There is a phase that is used in the fluid power industry. "If in doubt, meter out".
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