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  1. 03-18-2019, 03:30 PM #1
    TomP.
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    Reeds Optimax 135

    2000 Optimax 135 serial number OT065616 Installing new fiber reeds from European Marine replacing the metal ones from the factory. When I pulled the air handler off there was about a third of a cup of oil laying in the bottom of it is this normal?

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    Right at 600 hours and reeds were in better shape then I expected.
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    #2 03-18-2019, 04:37 PM
    Completely normal.
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    #3 03-18-2019, 04:45 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by SilverFox579 View Post
    Completely normal.


    Thank You SilverFox just wanted to be sure before I put her back together.
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    #4 03-18-2019, 06:43 PM
    I would be very concerned if there not oil in there.

    Remember to have an oil pump prime done after you finish reassembling.


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