.. or maybe arsematic TDM problem.
Me Scottoiler has stopped functioning. Its not the feed, there is plenty of oil. Traced the vacuum poipe back to carb T (without fairing/tank removal) and vacuum poipe looks intact. Took vacuum poipe off at oiler and couldn't feel. vacuum but guess it's a tiny vacuum anyways?
Took badger off tonoight and sucked on the delicious vacuum connector...and a feed arrived! So either TDM don't have enuff puff or valve is stiff.
Tryin to get oil ooot of Scottoiler to rinse innards....but how on earth do you get oil oooooot? Does the top come off?
Scottoiler Problem
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, Jul 22 2025 06:22 pm
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Posted 22 July 2025 - 06:22 pm
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Posted 23 July 2025 - 05:46 am
Vac will be strongest on over run but if you pull the pipe off the oiler while its ticking over I'd have thought you'd hear a change in the engine if the pipes ok.
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Posted 23 July 2025 - 07:23 am
Thanks Catte. Yeah no change in enjun when vac removed. Hmmm might be fairing/tank off job then.
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Posted 23 July 2025 - 04:16 pm
Solved the how to empty a scottoiler conundrum....use the scottoiler bottle in reverse. Worked a charm.
Now for a WD farty rinse and prime (if it will) and clean ooot the feed brass connector with EGR cleaner.
Snot done bad for a 23 year old oiler.
Now for a WD farty rinse and prime (if it will) and clean ooot the feed brass connector with EGR cleaner.
Snot done bad for a 23 year old oiler.
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Posted 23 July 2025 - 05:12 pm
Done all of above. Still no feed when i sucked on the teet. But hey a bit odd, I can hear/feel the valve operating.
Soo I removed the now extremely clean and clear brass feed adapter and whadya now I get a great feed. Connected unit to boike vacuum and great feed....reattached clean and clear brass adapter..no feed. So it's not the TDM being arsematic.
Soooo the problem is summat to do with how the brass adapter connects to the unit ,O_o
Have emailed scottoiler to see if they can provide the solution and will await the "here's a link to our new reservoir" email. :-P
Soo I removed the now extremely clean and clear brass feed adapter and whadya now I get a great feed. Connected unit to boike vacuum and great feed....reattached clean and clear brass adapter..no feed. So it's not the TDM being arsematic.
Soooo the problem is summat to do with how the brass adapter connects to the unit ,O_o
Have emailed scottoiler to see if they can provide the solution and will await the "here's a link to our new reservoir" email. :-P
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Posted 23 July 2025 - 05:36 pm
well done sir. 
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Posted 24 July 2025 - 01:30 pm
Done all of above. Still no feed when i sucked on the teet. But hey a bit odd, I can hear/feel the valve operating.
Soo I removed the now extremely clean and clear brass feed adapter and whadya now I get a great feed. Connected unit to boike vacuum and great feed....reattached clean and clear brass adapter..no feed. So it's not the TDM being arsematic.
Soooo the problem is summat to do with how the brass adapter connects to the unit ,O_o
Have emailed scottoiler to see if they can provide the solution and will await the "here's a link to our new reservoir" email. :-P
is the brass a one way valve?
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Posted 24 July 2025 - 02:56 pm
Hi drewps,
Lovely to read from ewe. Hope you are a long way recovered from your slight tumble. :-\
It's not a one way valve but it does have another function. I have done some more digging and I think I'm only getting a feed without the brass adapter fitted because it's leaking. The brass adapter pulls the innards tight against the base and then when applying a vacuum I'm lifting the whole innards rather than opening the needle valve.
The unit is completely dismantled now so i can inspect everything and try and get me noggin around why it ain't working.
So far I know the diaphragm is intact and I can hear the valve...so onwards from there, will report back.
Lovely to read from ewe. Hope you are a long way recovered from your slight tumble. :-\
It's not a one way valve but it does have another function. I have done some more digging and I think I'm only getting a feed without the brass adapter fitted because it's leaking. The brass adapter pulls the innards tight against the base and then when applying a vacuum I'm lifting the whole innards rather than opening the needle valve.
The unit is completely dismantled now so i can inspect everything and try and get me noggin around why it ain't working.
So far I know the diaphragm is intact and I can hear the valve...so onwards from there, will report back.
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
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Posted 26 July 2025 - 08:00 pm
Hi drewps,
Lovely to read from ewe. Hope you are a long way recovered from your slight tumble. :-\
It's not a one way valve but it does have another function. I have done some more digging and I think I'm only getting a feed without the brass adapter fitted because it's leaking. The brass adapter pulls the innards tight against the base and then when applying a vacuum I'm lifting the whole innards rather than opening the needle valve.
The unit is completely dismantled now so i can inspect everything and try and get me noggin around why it ain't working.
So far I know the diaphragm is intact and I can hear the valve...so onwards from there, will report back.
i'm good thanks, recovery is as good as its gets now 
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Posted 27 July 2025 - 08:14 pm
Stick to motorcycles it seems safer
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Posted 28 July 2025 - 06:03 pm
I might have a spare scottoiler ifn ya need one Daps ?
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Posted 28 July 2025 - 07:16 pm
I could sure do with one to test with if possible please.
I now have mine functioning but won't function on boike vacuum. So either problem with vacuum connection (checked and there is some vacuum). Or scottoiler is operating but not well enough to open needle valve.
I now have mine functioning but won't function on boike vacuum. So either problem with vacuum connection (checked and there is some vacuum). Or scottoiler is operating but not well enough to open needle valve.
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Posted 28 July 2025 - 07:23 pm
Doh....I could have got one to you today!!
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Posted 28 July 2025 - 07:49 pm
Haaa. No matter Capn. Twas a flying visit indeed.
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Posted 07 September 2025 - 12:38 pm
Snot the oiler that's the issue. So is either the vacuum poipe, rubber elbow or arsematic TDM! I can see it's all connected so boike to bits time.
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Posted 07 September 2025 - 04:34 pm
I managed to wriggle the vacuum elbow out from under the tank without dismantling boike. Ahaaa a tad perished..after 20+ years.
I cut a small piece of vacuum hose and connected it directly to vacuum without old elbow and poipe and tadaaa. Working oiler.
So will initially just change the elbow and leave existing poipe which I rectum will fix. If not will change poipe too.
I cut a small piece of vacuum hose and connected it directly to vacuum without old elbow and poipe and tadaaa. Working oiler.
So will initially just change the elbow and leave existing poipe which I rectum will fix. If not will change poipe too.
"Whats up", "Piston Broke", "Yeah me too...hic"
If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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Posted 08 September 2025 - 05:46 pm
I managed to wriggle the vacuum elbow out from under the tank without dismantling boike. Ahaaa a tad perished..after 20+ years.
I cut a small piece of vacuum hose and connected it directly to vacuum without old elbow and poipe and tadaaa. Working oiler.
So will initially just change the elbow and leave existing poipe which I rectum will fix. If not will change poipe too.
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Posted 09 September 2025 - 03:53 pm
A simple fix 👍
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Posted 13 September 2025 - 03:52 pm
Elbow change fixed prob. Jobsa carrot.
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Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
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If you want to mark your location on the Carpe map: http://www.carpe-tdm...opic.php?t=5117
Doin valve clearances? Use dappers valve shim exchange program and the job will be carroty - Free (other than you postin me yer shims) for sporting members.
Active member of TPLQHCSRSFC and TSRMCMAS (even though a year off) and avid fan of PM not sent.
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