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techtalk:ih:oil01 [2024/02/21 19:01] hippysmacktechtalk:ih:oil01 [2025/10/20 13:57] (current) – [Oil Lines to the Rockers] hippysmack
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 ===== Oil Lines to the Rockers ===== ===== Oil Lines to the Rockers =====
-There are rubber grommets on both ends of the oil lines. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/92089-oil-pressure-issues?t=753175&highlight=split+rocker+box)) \\ +There is (1) steel tube feeding oil from the upper oil galley in the right case to each rocker box externally (2 tubes in all). \\ 
-Some guys install two on each end, which is a wrong thing to do. \\ +The tubes are 1/8" (.125") ID and 3/16" (.188") OD. ((brucstoudt of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/182061-stock-rocker-oil-line-inside-diameter?t=1961426)) \\  
-Sometimes the rubber from an improperly installed grommet plugs the oil line. \\ +
-Before going into the gearcase (to check for low / no oil to the rocker boxes); \\ +
-Remove both oil lines, and check the rubbers on both ends of each. \\+
  
-|  Oil line sleeves((photos by sc72 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/159099-rocker-box-oil-line?t=1704463))  || +The tubes are installed using compression type fittingsRubber grommets seal the tubes inside of an oil line nut that screws onto the compression fitting\\ 
-|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:83_model_oil_line_sleeves_1_by_sc72.jpg?direct&250|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:83_model_oil_line_sleeves_2_by_sc72.jpg?direct&250|}}|+The fittings screw into the right case and into the front and rear rocker box respectively with the tapered 1/8-27 NPT end. \\ 
 +The oil line nuts screw onto the straight threaded ends of the fittings. \\ 
 +{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1957-1985_sportster_rocker_box_oil_line_fittings_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photos by Fizzle of the XLFORUM)) \\
  
 ===== Cam Gear Oiler (1985 models only) ===== ===== Cam Gear Oiler (1985 models only) =====
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 The transfer valve (25075-55) is installed in the left case between the primary and crankcase compartments. ((needspeed of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/200293-oil-transfer-valve-exposed?t=2077280)) \\ The transfer valve (25075-55) is installed in the left case between the primary and crankcase compartments. ((needspeed of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/200293-oil-transfer-valve-exposed?t=2077280)) \\
 There is only one moving part in the transfer valve assembly which is the triangular shaped disc in the pics below. \\ There is only one moving part in the transfer valve assembly which is the triangular shaped disc in the pics below. \\
-It'a triangular piece of .009" thick stainless steel that can move about .015" left to right in the valve. There is no spring. \\+**Dims**: The valve disc is a triangular piece of .009" thick stainless steel that can move about .015" left to right in the valve assembly\\ 
 +The ID of the thru hole of the assembly is .097". ((needspeed of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/4948557-oil-pump-questions/page8#post4949279)) There is no spring to hold the disc to it's seat. \\
 In a running engine, it is a one way valve that lets air and oil pass through it from primary case to flywheel case. \\ In a running engine, it is a one way valve that lets air and oil pass through it from primary case to flywheel case. \\