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techtalk:evo:oil06 [2019/10/13 23:20] hippysmack [Leaking out the breather vent(s)] |
techtalk:evo:oil06 [2020/05/07 22:30] hippysmack [Overfilled Oil Tank] |
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| ===== Overfilled Oil Tank ===== | ===== Overfilled Oil Tank ===== | ||
| - | Read more on [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|Overfilling the Oil Tank]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ | + | [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|Read more on Overfilling the Oil Tank]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ |
| Before topping off the oil tank, run the engine if possible for about a 30 min. ride. \\ | Before topping off the oil tank, run the engine if possible for about a 30 min. ride. \\ | ||
| This heats up the oil to operating temperature and suspends the solids in the oil instead of it laying on the bottom of the case. \\ | This heats up the oil to operating temperature and suspends the solids in the oil instead of it laying on the bottom of the case. \\ | ||
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| Overfilling your oil tank can also result in engine drag (wetsumping) and puking oil out the air cleaner. \\ | Overfilling your oil tank can also result in engine drag (wetsumping) and puking oil out the air cleaner. \\ | ||
| The oil tank is vented to the gearcase / cam chest in the engine using a stand pipe in the oil tank. \\ | The oil tank is vented to the gearcase / cam chest in the engine using a stand pipe in the oil tank. \\ | ||
| + | [[techtalk:ref:oil10|Read more on Wetsumpimg here]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| When the tank is slightly over filled, oil that was standing in the sump is added to the tank via the oil pump, thus raising the level in the tank. \\ | When the tank is slightly over filled, oil that was standing in the sump is added to the tank via the oil pump, thus raising the level in the tank. \\ | ||
| The excess oil in the tank will either flow back into the gearcase via the tank vent or up and out of the oil cap. \\ | The excess oil in the tank will either flow back into the gearcase via the tank vent or up and out of the oil cap. \\ | ||
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| ===== Visual Inspection ===== | ===== Visual Inspection ===== | ||
| - | ==== Leaking with engine running riding ==== | + | ==== Leaking with engine running ==== |
| * Degrease the bike until there's no oil remaining. \\ Then take some Soft n Dri (women's antiperspirant spray), talcum powder etc. and spray it around the rocker gaskets (or other suspected leaking area). ((ReddTigger of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1732579&highlight=rocker+box+inserts)) \\ It will go on clear but when it gets heated will turn to a white powder. Just a light film is all it takes. \\ Whenever it starts leaking it'll show up exactly where the leak is. \\ | * Degrease the bike until there's no oil remaining. \\ Then take some Soft n Dri (women's antiperspirant spray), talcum powder etc. and spray it around the rocker gaskets (or other suspected leaking area). ((ReddTigger of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1732579&highlight=rocker+box+inserts)) \\ It will go on clear but when it gets heated will turn to a white powder. Just a light film is all it takes. \\ Whenever it starts leaking it'll show up exactly where the leak is. \\ | ||
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| + | ==== Check oil smudge marks when removing the heads ==== | ||
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| + | When dismantling the top end (or to bring parts to your mechanic)and before cleaning the head gaskets / surfaces, check them for oil smears. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1940586&page=2)) \\ | ||
| + | Smudge marks can be a give away as to where any leaks might occur. Also take a few pics of them (no flash, direct light and a steady hand). \\ | ||
| + | The gasket has been known to raise around the head oil drain and only on the inside edge of the gasket. \\ | ||
| + | So no outward sign of the leak. With the head removed an experienced eye may be able to spot the problem. \\ | ||
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