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===== Crankcase Pressure ===== | ===== Crankcase Pressure ===== | ||
+ | See also [[techtalk:ref:engmech04|Evo Crankcase Pressure and Engine Breathing]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
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Crankcase air pressure is mainly generated by the up and down movement of the pistons. \\ | Crankcase air pressure is mainly generated by the up and down movement of the pistons. \\ | ||
The downstroke of the piston causes the volume underneath the pistons to decrease which puts pressure on the oil in the sump. ((cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73243&page=3)) \\ | The downstroke of the piston causes the volume underneath the pistons to decrease which puts pressure on the oil in the sump. ((cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73243&page=3)) \\ |