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IH: Oiling & Lubrication
Oil Leaks
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Diagnosing Oil Consumption
Visual Inspection
Rocker Box / Gaskets
Rocker Oil Lines
Air Cleaner / Filter
Pushrod Tubes
Head Gaskets / Bolts
Cylinders / Rings / Base Gaskets
Engine Case Seam
Oil Pump
Oil Tank / Lines and Connections
Chain Oiler (57-76)
Cam Cover or Primary Cover
Breather Vent / Tube
Primary / Transmission Vent
Timing Inspection Plug / Drain Plugs
Clutch Cable or Connection to the Primary Cover
Leaking with Engine Running (weeping gaskets)
Leaking with Engine Shut Off
Leaking From the Primary Chain Inspection Cover
Leaking From Primary Tensioner Bolt
Leaking from the Sprocket Cover
Final Drive Sprocket
Diagnosing the Cause of Oil Leaks
Crankcase Pressure Problems
Inspecting the Oil Tank
Overfilled Oil Tank
Damaged or Flooded Oil Tank Vent / Return Tube
Loosing Oil Level in the Tank
Inspecting the Engine Oil Return System
Restricted Oil Return Hose
Restricted Tappet Guide Drain Channel
Leaking From / Near Primary
Transmission Vent Hose (77-85)
Engine Front Sprocket Shaft Seal
Test for Excess Primary Compartment Vacuum (77-85)
Leaking From Around the Starter
Primary Oil Smell Like Gas?
Internal Inspection
Check the spark plugs for oil fouling
Check the oil transfer valve (57-76)
Engine Sprocket Seal
Inner Primary - Chain Tensioner Bolts
Check intake and exhaust ports in the heads
Check oil smudge marks when removing the heads
Transmission Sprocket Splines
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IH: Oiling & Lubrication
Oil Leaks
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