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| ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ||
| ====== Oil Tank, Lines and Routing ====== | ====== Oil Tank, Lines and Routing ====== | ||
| - | ===== Sub Documents ===== | ||
| - | * [[techtalk:ref:oil14|Routing Oil Lines with an Oil Cooler]] | ||
| - | * [[techtalk:ref:oil17#refoiling_lubrication|Running Copper Oil Lines]] | ||
| ====== Oil Tank Cap ====== | ====== Oil Tank Cap ====== | ||
| ===== Sub Documents ===== | ===== Sub Documents ===== | ||
| * [[techtalk:ih:oil04a|Rebuilding the Kidney Tank Oil Cap]] | * [[techtalk:ih:oil04a|Rebuilding the Kidney Tank Oil Cap]] | ||
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| + | There have been negative comments about in-tank oil filters in the past, but these all refer to an old, original "horse hair" filter. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) \\ | ||
| + | The modern replacements are very good indeed. \\ | ||
| + | But you'll need to shorten your dipstick to use the newer in-tank filters unless you find a "Horsehair" type. ((Popgadget of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) \\ | ||
| + | The newer pleated paper ones are a better choice though. \\ | ||
| + | See the example below of shortening the dipstick. \\ | ||
| | Uncut dipstick. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | After cutting. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | Roll pin goes thru the "top" (smaller) hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | | | Uncut dipstick. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | After cutting. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | Roll pin goes thru the "top" (smaller) hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162)) | | ||
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| ====== Oil Lines ====== | ====== Oil Lines ====== | ||
| + | ===== Sub Documents ===== | ||
| + | * [[techtalk:ref:oil14|Routing Oil Lines with an Oil Cooler]] | ||
| + | * [[techtalk:ref:oil17#refoiling_lubrication|Running Copper Oil Lines]] | ||
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| The OD of the oil & vent lines is as important as the ID. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241&page=2)) \\ | The OD of the oil & vent lines is as important as the ID. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241&page=2)) \\ | ||
| If you buy automotive lines that are larger OD, they will be difficult to run in the limited space and easy to kink. \\ | If you buy automotive lines that are larger OD, they will be difficult to run in the limited space and easy to kink. \\ | ||
