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techtalk:evo:oil01 [2019/11/14 05:25] hippysmack [Oil Check Valve (77-E87)] |
techtalk:evo:oil01 [2020/04/19 05:43] hippysmack [Oil Pressure Switch] |
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Replace a defective switch as soon as possible. \\ | Replace a defective switch as soon as possible. \\ | ||
+ | Part # (26554-77) \\ | ||
Torque: \\ | Torque: \\ | ||
Pressure switch: 5-7 ft/lbs. \\ | Pressure switch: 5-7 ft/lbs. \\ | ||
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|Oil switch on 88 model ((photo by kevmic28 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=678083))|Oil switch position on 99 model ((photo by hellhound of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4429187))|Oil switch position on 04 model ((photo by hellhound of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4429187))| | |Oil switch on 88 model ((photo by kevmic28 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=678083))|Oil switch position on 99 model ((photo by hellhound of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4429187))|Oil switch position on 04 model ((photo by hellhound of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4429187))| | ||
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+ | ==== Installation ==== | ||
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+ | Torque:5-7 ft/lbs. \\ | ||
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+ | **Caution**: __DO NOT tighten the oil pressure switch too tight__. \\ | ||
+ | It will either strip the threads in the filter housing or crack the filter housing. \\ | ||
+ | If you don't have access to a torque wrench or can't get one to fit in there, use a "hand tight plus a little" approach when tightening the switch. | ||
+ | You can also clamp a nut in a vise if needed, install a bolt and tighten it to 5-7 ft/lbs. \\ | ||
+ | Then use a open/box end wrench to feel the point where it turns. \\ | ||
+ | Then you have a bench mark 'feel' for how tight to turn the pressure switch with the same type wrench. \\ | ||
+ | This one got tightened too much and cracked the filter housing. | ||
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+ | Don't over tighten to try and stop a leak. \\ | ||
+ | It doesn't take much oomph to seal the pressure switch. \\ | ||
+ | Don't use silicone on the threads. Thread tape may break off and enter the filter or the engine. \\ | ||
+ | You should be able to stop a leak from the switch threads without any thread sealer. \\ | ||
+ | But thread sealer (Loctite, plumbing pipe dope or other) will also work. \\ | ||
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+ | If you used the proper torque and it still leaks oil, you may need to pull the switch and filter and look for a crack in the housing. \\ | ||
+ | Pull the switch and the filter so you can see both the housing and the hole threads. \\ | ||
+ | It only takes a little more than needed to crack the housing. \\ | ||
+ | The switch threads are tapered. Turned too far in, the taper widens the hole and expands the aluminum around the hole. \\ | ||
+ | The hole is near the end of the filter pad. \\ | ||
+ | With little surface area between the hole and the end of the housing, that is the weakest part and where cracks will appear. \\ | ||
+ | If yours has cracked, it'll need to be welded. The crack will only get worse with vibration. \\ | ||
+ | The thing about welding is it causes war-page. Once it's welded, the threads for the switch will probably need to be reconditioned as the hole may warp. \\ | ||
+ | If so, you can try and chase the threads with a tap. \\ | ||
+ | You may have to go with a threaded bushing (bigger threads into the housing with smaller threads on the other end) to add the switch back. \\ | ||
+ | Also the main purpose for the filter pad is the machined flat surface for the filter. \\ | ||
+ | It will need to be checked for flatness after welding so the filter don't leak. \\ | ||
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+ | Also check the threads in the hole. \\ | ||
+ | Too much torque will damage aluminum threads pretty fast and to different degrees. \\ | ||
+ | Clean the filter mount surface and verify there is no crack and then inspect the threads for the switch. \\ | ||
+ | The thread pitch in the housing is 1/8" NPS (non tapered). You can run a tap into the threads and try to straighten them if needed. \\ | ||
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+ | This filter housing was cracked due to too much torque being applied while tightening the oil pressure switch. \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:cracked_oil_filter_housing_by_vagrant318.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo by vagrant318 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5819049#post5819049)) \\ | ||
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