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techtalk:ih:oil01 [2020/05/19 17:56]
hippysmack [Oil Pump Check Valve]
techtalk:ih:oil01 [2020/06/05 21:04]
hippysmack [Engine Oil Pressure (57-85)]
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 ====== Engine Oil Pressure (57-85) ====== ====== Engine Oil Pressure (57-85) ======
 See also [[techtalk:​ref:​oil04#​sportster_oil_pressure_57_to_present|Sportster Oil Pressure (57 to Present)]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ See also [[techtalk:​ref:​oil04#​sportster_oil_pressure_57_to_present|Sportster Oil Pressure (57 to Present)]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\
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 +On ironheads, 80% of oil pressure is sent to the bottom end and 20% is sent to the top end. ((2000 MMI Documents)) \\
  
 The oil pump is non-regulatory and delivers its entire volume of oil under pressure to the oil filter mount. \\  The oil pump is non-regulatory and delivers its entire volume of oil under pressure to the oil filter mount. \\ 
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 **The oil pump check valve plays a role in the operation of the  oil pressure switch**. \\  **The oil pump check valve plays a role in the operation of the  oil pressure switch**. \\ 
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​77-85_oil_check_valve_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​aaa77-85_oil_pump_check_valve_pocket_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​77-85_oil_check_valve_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​77-85_oil_pump_check_valve_pocket_by_hippysmack.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) \\
  
 The check valve is not a pass through but instead a cartridge type one way check valve operated by a spring loaded cup against a seat pressing at 4-6 PSI. \\  The check valve is not a pass through but instead a cartridge type one way check valve operated by a spring loaded cup against a seat pressing at 4-6 PSI. \\