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techtalk:ref:engmech05f [2019/04/22 02:42] hippysmack [For 91-03 Sportsters] |
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| - | ====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-05B ====== | + | ====== REF: Engine Mechanicals - Sub-05F ====== |
| - | ====== Make Your Own Custom Oil Pump Hose ====== | + | ====== Installing a Buell Rocker Box / Breather System on an Evo Sportster ====== |
| - | ===== For 91-03 Sportsters ===== | + | {{techtalk:ref:engmech:buell_xb_rocker_boxes-breathers_by_rubine.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by rubine of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42202&highlight=buell&page=4)) \\ |
| - | * For roughly around $20, you can make (or have made) the hose from the oil pump to the filter housing. \\ You'll have to find a shop that has the proper equipment to make the crimp. | + | Some have reported better engine breathing and less oil leaking out the breather valve by using these Buell rocker boxes. \\ |
| - | * **Parts include**: | + | (along with their corresponding breather valves (17607-00Y). \\ |
| + | 1991-2003 Sportsters will get rid of the middle spacer, eliminating one more gasket that could leak. \\ | ||
| - | |(1) - Parker 43 Series \\ (10143-2-4)|1/8"x27 male NPTF rigid crimp fitting for 1/4" hose (Overall length - 1.80" / 46mm) ((https://www.hoseandfittingsetc.com/product/fittings/hose-fittings/parker-43-series/43-series-nptf-pipe-fittings))| | + | ^{{techtalk:miscres:instruction_sheet_header_4.png?nolink&600|}}||| |
| - | |(1) - Parker 43 Series \\ (10643-5-4)|5/16" (1/2"x20 threads) female JIC 37° (straight) swivel crimp fitting for 1/4" hose (Overall length - 2.03" \ 52mm) ((https://www.hoseandfittingsetc.com/product/fittings/hose-fittings/parker-43-series/43-series-jic-fittings))| | + | | Parts Needed: ||| |
| - | |(App. 6") length - Parker \\ (471TC-4-RL)|1/4" / 6.4mm hydraulic hose ((https://www.parker.com/literature/Hose%20Products%20Division/4480_B51.pdf)) 2-wire braided synthetic rubber hydraulic hose. \\ Approved for 43 Series fittings, Min bend radius (2" \ 50 mm), ID (1/4" / 6.3mm), OD (0.51" / 13mm) \\ Rated pressure (5800 psi \ 40.0 MPa), ratings (USCG HF / DNV / ABS / MSHA Accepted) \\ Working oil temp (-40 to +212°F / -40 to +100°C), Weight (.2 lbs/ft / .3 kg/m ((https://www.mrostop.com/471tc-4-rl-parker-tough-cover-hydraulic-hose-1-4-in-5800-psi.html)) ((https://www.parker.com/literature/Hose%20Products%20Division/4480_B51.pdf))| | + | |17605-00YB|1|Front Rocker Cover| |
| + | |17642-02A|1|Rear Rocker Cover| | ||
| + | |17606-00YA|2|Viton Grommet (black)| | ||
| + | |17607-00Y|2|Breather Valves (called pcv valves in the parts catalog)| | ||
| + | |882|8|1/4" x 20 x 7/8" Hex Socket Head Screw w/ washer \\ (you can also use your old ones)| | ||
| + | |63858-49|8|Fiber Washers \\ (you can also use the aftermarket copper washers)| | ||
| + | In the pics below, Buell rocker boxes were installed on a 1200R with XB heads using the Buell style rocker box mounted breather valves. | ||
| + | The OEM XL breathers were removed. \\ | ||
| + | The rocker box mounted breather valves replace the OEM XL breather / umbrella valves. Vent lines off the breathers were tied together, into a catch can and to the rear of the bike. \\ | ||
| - | Click on a pic to enlarge: | + | |Both breather valves are connected to a ‘Y’ connector that runs along the frame under the tank. ((photos by mick42 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5762210#post5762210)) The tube \\ comes down into a catch can that can be emptied when it gets too much oil in it. On a long hard ride the \\ catch can will clean its self out. || |
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| - | | Custom oil pump hose made with Parker Hannifin fittings and hose ((photos courtesy of LenC of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2064612&page=4)) || | + | |
| + | The tube from the catch can runs up under the fender and exits at the rear on the left side of the bike. When the bike is on the jiffy stand the hose is way over the side. \\ | ||
| + | If some oil drips from the end, it’s not near the tire and there is no oily mist spraying over all the bike while riding. \\ | ||
| + | |Oil from catch can on left side under fender. ((photo by mick42 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5762210#post5762210))| | ||
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| - | * **Notes**: | + | [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] |
| - | * Stainless steel fittings must be assembled with a Karrykrimp 2, PHastkrimp, Superkrimp or Parkrimp 2 crimper per the manufacturer. These are very expensive tools thus finding a shop that is properly equipped is essential. ((https://www.hoseandfittingsetc.com/product/fittings/hose-fittings/parker-43-series/43-series-jic-fittings)) | + | |
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