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techtalk:ref:engmech04 [2019/08/18 04:18] hippysmack [Testing Breather Vent Output] |
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- | 91-03 models with head breather vents: \\ | + | 91-97 models with head breather vents: \\ |
- | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:91-03_sportster_positive_crankcase_pressure_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:91-03_sportster_negative_crankcase_pressure_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | + | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:91-97_sportster_positive_crankcase_pressure_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:91-97_sportster_negative_crankcase_pressure_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |
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+ | 98-03 models with head breather vents: \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:98-03_sportster_positive_crankcase_pressure_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:98-03_sportster_negative_crankcase_pressure_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
04 and Up models with head breather vents: \\ | 04 and Up models with head breather vents: \\ | ||
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- | | 92-03 engine breathing paths. ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | 04 and Up engine breathing paths. ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | | + | | 92-97 engine breathing paths. ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | 98-03 engine breathing paths. ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | 04 and up engine breathing paths. ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | |
- | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:92-03_sportster_engine_breathing_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:04_and_up_sportster_engine_breathing_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | |{{techtalk:ref:engmech:92-97_sportster_engine_breathing_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:engmech:98-03_sportster_engine_breathing_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:engmech:04_and_up_sportster_engine_breathing_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| |
| Testing CC pressure on the dyno. ((photo by Jörgen http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75740&page=9)) | | | Testing CC pressure on the dyno. ((photo by Jörgen http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75740&page=9)) | | ||
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So to keep oil out of the A/C, means keeping engine breathing And wet sumping in balance. ((Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5757523#post5757523)) \\ | So to keep oil out of the A/C, means keeping engine breathing And wet sumping in balance. ((Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5757523#post5757523)) \\ | ||
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+ | ===== Breather Catch Can Test For Oil Leaks Out the Vent ===== | ||
+ | A test was done by XLFORUM member cjburr. Test apparatus and results are below. ((cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=13)) \\ | ||
+ | This testing was done to help diagnose an oil leak that couldn't be seen or otherwise detected. \\ | ||
+ | However, this may be a good exercise if you are concerned about how much oil you may be losing from the crankcase puking. \\ | ||
+ | It should show what, how much and when oil accumulates in the hose / catch can. \\ | ||
+ | The length / size of tubing will change crankcase pressure to an extent so the results may not reflect exactly what's going on inside your engine. \\ | ||
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+ | The vent to air cleaner was inspected and then removed for testing. The factory system routes the breathers to the front of the carb. \\ | ||
+ | There was no evidence of the amount of oil that was being lost in the intake tract. \\ | ||
+ | With the Forcewinder A/C removed, there was no evidence of oil. | ||
+ | A homemade catch can with a vent hole and a clear tube was installed to inspect while riding. \\ | ||
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+ | | A/C removed. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=13)) || Homemade catch can. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=13)) | | ||
+ | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:breather_catch_can_test_1_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:breather_catch_can_test_2_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:breather_catch_can_test_3_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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+ | The A/C was re-installed with the venting ran to the catch can. \\ | ||
+ | The oil tank was filled to just under half way up the stick with SYN3. \\ | ||
+ | The bike was ridden hard (10 miles of city driving then 50 miles of elevated speeds). \\ | ||
+ | RPM was ran up to 6000 in 5th (8 times) and up to 100 MPH for 2 miles twice. \\ | ||
+ | Total miles run were 75 and all but 20 miles of that were at 80 MPH or more. \\ | ||
+ | The only thing that showed up in the tube running to the catch can was just some moisture but no oil. \\ | ||
+ | | The catch can was clean but 1/4 quart of oil had been lost as viewed from the dipstick. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=13)) ||| | ||
+ | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:breather_catch_can_test_4_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{:techtalk:ref:engmech:breather_catch_can_test_5_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:breather_catch_can_test_6_by_cjburr.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
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===== Breather Valves ===== | ===== Breather Valves ===== | ||
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Oil was introduced into the head with a with a turkey baster. \\ | Oil was introduced into the head with a with a turkey baster. \\ | ||
(which is probably a higher volume of oil than it normally sees from the splash oiling) \\ | (which is probably a higher volume of oil than it normally sees from the splash oiling) \\ | ||
+ | However, if the drains were plugged, oil would overfill to the point of spewing oil at the seams and submerge the seals. ((cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=33)) \\ | ||
| Head ready for testing. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=31)) | Oil poured in and draining. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=31)) |Oil level at the intake valve when it starts to drain to \\ the exhaust side. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=31)) | | | Head ready for testing. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=31)) | Oil poured in and draining. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=31)) |Oil level at the intake valve when it starts to drain to \\ the exhaust side. ((photo by cjburr of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53769&highlight=valve+guide&page=31)) | | ||
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====== Vacuum Pump for Reducing Crankcase Pressure ====== | ====== Vacuum Pump for Reducing Crankcase Pressure ====== | ||
+ | It's evident that many racers use vacuum pumps to increase vacuum pressure in the crankcase. ((Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2073932)) \\ | ||
+ | It's been said that positive crankcase pressure upon piston upstroke gets between the rings and basically causes bad sealing at the ringlands. \\ | ||
+ | This is also in the high RPM range when ring flutter is present. So there are several things happening then. \\ | ||
+ | But racers record higher power when using a vacuum pump. \\ | ||
+ | However, it has also been said that inducing higher vacuum in a street engine may do more harm than good. Lower RPM may suffer from the imbalance. \\ | ||
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A vacuum pump, in general, is an added benefit to any engine that is high performance enough to create a significant amount of blow-by. ((https://www.gzmotorsports.com/why-use-vacuum-pump.html)) \\ | A vacuum pump, in general, is an added benefit to any engine that is high performance enough to create a significant amount of blow-by. ((https://www.gzmotorsports.com/why-use-vacuum-pump.html)) \\ | ||
(that's high performance enough.... not worn enough) \\ | (that's high performance enough.... not worn enough) \\ |