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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. \\ | ||
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| Feed and Return: 3/8" ID X 5/8" OD reinforced rubber. \\ | Feed and Return: 3/8" ID X 5/8" OD reinforced rubber. \\ | ||
| Vent: 1/4" ID, 1/2" OD reinforced rubber. \\ | Vent: 1/4" ID, 1/2" OD reinforced rubber. \\ | ||
| - | The tank is vented to the cam chest because, it applies a slightly negative pressure to the tank. ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=600218&page=2)) \\ | + | The tank is vented to the cam chest because it applies a slightly negative pressure to the tank. ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=600218&page=2)) \\ |
| - | This promotes the evacuation of condensate from the tank and keeps the tank from being pressurized. \\ | + | This promotes the evacuation of condensate from the tank and keeps the tank from being pressurized (by the air that is also returned by the scavenge pump). \\ |
| - | (by the air that is also returned by the scavenge pump) \\ | + | |
| General oil line routing on AMF Sportsters: \\ | General oil line routing on AMF Sportsters: \\ | ||
| The vent and the return lines route under the starter and solenoid. (can't run over them since the exhaust is there) ((74XL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=80209)) \\ | The vent and the return lines route under the starter and solenoid. (can't run over them since the exhaust is there) ((74XL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=80209)) \\ | ||
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| There is a transmission vent on top of the case in the area near the starter solenoid. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241&page=2)) \\ | There is a transmission vent on top of the case in the area near the starter solenoid. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241&page=2)) \\ | ||
| This one should just vent to atmosphere, either up attached to the frame, or down aimed to ground. \\ | This one should just vent to atmosphere, either up attached to the frame, or down aimed to ground. \\ | ||
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| - | |Oil line connections on a 61 XLCH ((photo by ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1313106)) \\ Fittings (L) Return, (R) Feed, (hole) Vent|Oil line connections on a 67 XLH ((photo by knotwerk of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241)) \\ 1- Return to tank, 2- Feed to motor, 3- Vent hose ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241))|Oil line connections on a 68 XLCH ((photo by V of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=462481))| | ||
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| | Oil lines on a 71 XLH w/ \\ custom mounted oil tank bungs ((photo by JonesL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2071385&highlight=oil+filter)) | Oil lines on a 72 XLCH (no filter) ((photo by Scuba10jdl of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2071385&highlight=oil+filter)) | | | Oil lines on a 71 XLH w/ \\ custom mounted oil tank bungs ((photo by JonesL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2071385&highlight=oil+filter)) | Oil lines on a 72 XLCH (no filter) ((photo by Scuba10jdl of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2071385&highlight=oil+filter)) | | ||
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| You can also chase the new threads with a die. This will also remove extra bulk on the threads due to the chroming process. \\ | You can also chase the new threads with a die. This will also remove extra bulk on the threads due to the chroming process. \\ | ||
| - | See also [[techtalk:ref:genmsr36#chasing_threads|Chasing Threads]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ | + | See also [[techtalk:ref:tools023#chasing_threads|Chasing Threads]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ |
| ===== Copper, Brass and Stainless Tubing ===== | ===== Copper, Brass and Stainless Tubing ===== | ||
