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hippysmack [Pics of Stock 1966-1978 XLCH "Lunchbox" Oil Tanks]
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hippysmack [1967-1978]
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-====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04F ======
+====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04E ======
-====== Pics of Stock 1966-1978 XLCH "Lunchbox" Oil Tanks ======
+====== Pics and Information on 1957-1978 XL, XLH "Kidney" Oil Tanks ======
-Click on a pic to enlarge: \\
+See also in the Sportsterpedia; \\
+….. *[[techtalk:ih:oil04#oil_line_routing|57-85 Oil Line Routing]] \\
+….. *[[techtalk:ih:elec02m#pics_and_information_on_stock_ih_battery_trays_and_parts|Pics and Information on stock IH Battery Trays and Parts]] \\
--1969 Center Mount Tank: \\
+Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
+====== 1957-1966 ======
+-1966 tanks had a separate bracket (47371-52) to attach it to the frame. \\
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=3865458)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1969_xlch_pic1_by_81fe_cropped_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by 81Fe of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=806891)) \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic1_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic2_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) \\
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=649699&page=2)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1969_xlch_pic2_by_81fe_cropped_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by 81Fe of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=806891)) \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic3_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic4_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic5_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4)) \\
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_pic2_by_fdny37.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=300601))
+====== 1967-1978 ======
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1966-1969_xlch_oil_tank_pic1_by_fdny37.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=300601)) \\
+From 1967-1978, the bracket was spot welded to the tank. \\
-Mounts: \\
+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_oil_tank_pic1_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:69_xlch_oil_tank_mounts_pic2_by_monte03.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1949259&page=2)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:69_xlch_oil_tank_mounts_pic1_by_monte03.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1949259&page=2)) \\
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+{{:techtalk:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_oil_tank_pic4_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_oil_tank_pic5_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:ironhead_xlh_oil_tank_pic8_by_rusty_dusty_parts.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, rusty_dusty_parts, store: [[https://www.ebay.com/str/bialystreasures|Ebay store link:]] )) \\
+====== Oil Cap ======
+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. \\
-XLCH Offset Mount Tank: \\
+|  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))  |
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1971_xlch_by_piniongear.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=806891)))) \\
+|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:dipstick_mod_1_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:dipstick_mod_2_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:dipstick_mod_3_by_ironmick.jpg?direct&300|}}|
-Mounts: \\
+===== Rebuilding the Kidney Tank Oil Cap =====
+These pics show how the oil cap comes apart. \\
+Here is what you have when you flip it over and clean it up. \\
+With the C-clip removed, hold the round end that the dipstick comes out of. \\
+Turn the wing nut counter clockwise to unscrew it from the rest of the assembly. \\
+The lower section will slide to the side and then lift out one side at a time. \\
+This is not necessary to replace the gasket or the O-ring but it may be for something more in depth. \\
+|Right against the cap you have a C-clip. Pull it out.|  Unscrew the dipstick from the cap.  ||
+|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:rebuilding_the_kidney_tank_oil_cap_1_by_shameless.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:rebuilding_the_kidney_tank_oil_cap_2_by_shameless.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:rebuilding_the_kidney_tank_oil_cap_3_by_shameless.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+There is an O-ring at the top of the shaft between the cap and the wing nut. \\
+If it's flattened, it may cause an oil leak on the top of my tank. \\
+|Check the O-ring.|This one was replaced with one from an Evo head rebuild (bigger O-ring). \\ The inside diameter was a little big but it fit inside the groove and was thick enough to seat against the cap.||
+|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:rebuilding_the_kidney_tank_oil_cap_4_by_shameless.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:rebuilding_the_kidney_tank_oil_cap_5_by_shameless.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:rebuilding_the_kidney_tank_oil_cap_6_by_shameless.jpg?direct&300|}}|
-{{:techtalk:ih:oil:1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic1_by_dirtycory.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1697065&page=2)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic2_by_dirtycory.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1697065&page=2)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:1972_xlch_oil_tank_mounting_pic3_by_dirtycory.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1697065&page=2))
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