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techtalk:ih:oil03 [2020/11/07 04:24]
hippysmack [Oil Pump - Complete Unit Part Numbers]
techtalk:ih:oil03 [2020/11/07 04:30]
hippysmack [Oil Pump Function]
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 Read more about [[techtalk:​ref:​oil10|wetsumping]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ Read more about [[techtalk:​ref:​oil10|wetsumping]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\
  
-===== Production ​Oil Pumps =====+====== Oil Pump Pressure (57-85) ====== 
 +Engine oil pressure was measured (by the MoCo) with a pressure gauge at the oil pump. \\  
 +Expected oil pump pressure per FSM's: \\ 
 + 
 +**Gauge mounted at oil pump**: \\ 
 + 
 +As checked with hot oil and a gauge at the oil pressure switch location at the oil pump. \\ 
 +The oil pressure switch has to be removed for the gauge to be installed. \\ 
 + 
 +**1957-1969**:​ ((1959-1969 HD FSM pgs 3A-11, 3A-15)) \\ 
 +Minimum: 3-7 psi (idle, with spark retarded) \\ 
 +Normal riding conditions: 10-14 psi (6 psi at 20 mph) \\ 
 + 
 +**1970-1978**:​ ((HD 70-78 FSM pgs 3-1, 3-5)) \\ 
 +Minimum: 3-7 psi (idle) \\ 
 +Maximum: 15 psi (60 mph in high gear) \\ 
 +Normal riding conditions: 4-15 psi 
 + 
 +**1979-1985**:​ ((1979-1985 HD FSM pgs 3-1, 3-10)) \\ 
 +Minimum: 4-7 psi (idle) \\ 
 +Maximum: 10-20 psi (3500 rpm) \\ 
 +Normal riding conditions: 4-15 psi \\ 
 + 
 +**Note**: On a cold startup, expect pressure to reach ~60 psi ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449)) \\ 
 + 
 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​oil_pressure_gauge_1_by_dieselox4.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dieselox4 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​oil_pressure_gauge_2_by_dieselox4.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dieselox4 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449)) 
 + 
 +===== 57-76 Oil Pumps =====
  
   * There are 3 basic pumps & 2 basic plumbing styles ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showpost.php?​p=3272806&​postcount=204))   * There are 3 basic pumps & 2 basic plumbing styles ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showpost.php?​p=3272806&​postcount=204))
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       * The oil pump speeds were doubled to 1/2 of engine speed for the feed pump and a 4:1 ratio on the return side.       * The oil pump speeds were doubled to 1/2 of engine speed for the feed pump and a 4:1 ratio on the return side.
       * The oil pump drive gear was re-activated as a breather only. ((1972-2003 HD XR-750 Service Manual pg 27))       * The oil pump drive gear was re-activated as a breather only. ((1972-2003 HD XR-750 Service Manual pg 27))
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-====== Oil Pump Pressure (57-85) ====== 
-Engine oil pressure was measured (by the MoCo) with a pressure gauge at the oil pump. \\  
-Expected oil pump pressure per FSM's: \\ 
- 
-**Gauge mounted at oil pump**: \\ 
- 
-As checked with hot oil and a gauge at the oil pressure switch location at the oil pump. \\ 
-The oil pressure switch has to be removed for the gauge to be installed. \\ 
- 
-**1957-1969**:​ ((1959-1969 HD FSM pgs 3A-11, 3A-15)) \\ 
-Minimum: 3-7 psi (idle, with spark retarded) \\ 
-Normal riding conditions: 10-14 psi (6 psi at 20 mph) \\ 
- 
-**1970-1978**:​ ((HD 70-78 FSM pgs 3-1, 3-5)) \\ 
-Minimum: 3-7 psi (idle) \\ 
-Maximum: 15 psi (60 mph in high gear) \\ 
-Normal riding conditions: 4-15 psi 
- 
-**1979-1985**:​ ((1979-1985 HD FSM pgs 3-1, 3-10)) \\ 
-Minimum: 4-7 psi (idle) \\ 
-Maximum: 10-20 psi (3500 rpm) \\ 
-Normal riding conditions: 4-15 psi \\ 
- 
-**Note**: On a cold startup, expect pressure to reach ~60 psi ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449)) \\ 
- 
- 
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​oil_pressure_gauge_1_by_dieselox4.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dieselox4 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​oil:​oil_pressure_gauge_2_by_dieselox4.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dieselox4 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449))