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IH: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04F
Stock 1957-1978 XL, XLH "Kidney" Oil Tanks
1957-1966
1966-1978
From 1967-1978, the bracket was spot welded to the tank.
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. 6)
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. 7)
The newer pleated paper ones are a better choice though.
See the example below of shortening the dipstick.
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photo by Magneto Sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2075542&page=4
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Popgadget of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072162