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-====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04F ======
+====== IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04E ======
-====== Stock 1957-1978 XLCH "Kidney" Oil Tanks ======
+====== Pics and Information on 1957-1978 XL, XLH "Kidney" Oil Tanks ======
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+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]] \\
+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: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:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic1_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?t=2075542&page=4)) \\
-{{: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:1964_xlh_kidney_oil_tank_pic3_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/198705-magneto-sportster-s-1964-xlh-restoration-project/page4?t=2075542&page=4)) \\
-====== 1966-1978 ======
+====== 1967-1978 ======
 From 1967-1978, the bracket was spot welded to the tank. \\
+{{: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: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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162))  |  After cutting. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162))  |  Roll pin goes thru the "top" (smaller) hole. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/195757-in-tank-oil-filter?t=2072162))  |
+|{{: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|}}|
+===== 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. \\
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+|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|}}|