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techtalk:ref:oil05h [2019/08/17 15:49] hippysmack [norseXL's 1986 Engine Oiling Mods] |
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| With this mod, you can render the affects of the pressure regulator inoperative while leaving the plunger and spring in place in the filter pad. | With this mod, you can render the affects of the pressure regulator inoperative while leaving the plunger and spring in place in the filter pad. | ||
| Tapping the discharge hole is another way of getting the excess oil back to the tank without running it through the engine first. \\ | Tapping the discharge hole is another way of getting the excess oil back to the tank without running it through the engine first. \\ | ||
| - | The rear discharge hole was plugged and the side of the discharge hole was tapped with and 1/8" nipple. \\ | + | The rear discharge hole was plugged and the side of the discharge hole was tapped with an 1/8" nipple. \\ |
| A hole was drilled into the top of the mount behind the internal cavities for a hose to run from there straight to the oil tank cap. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1458269&page=2)) \\ | A hole was drilled into the top of the mount behind the internal cavities for a hose to run from there straight to the oil tank cap. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1458269&page=2)) \\ | ||
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| - | The umbrella valve in the cam cover was removed and a larger hose fitting was added to use a reed valve for crankcase breathing instead. \\ | + | The umbrella valve in the cam cover was removed and a larger hose (3/4") fitting was added to use a reed valve for crankcase breathing instead. \\ |
| + | About a foot of 3/4" hose was run to a reed-valve outside the engine. \\ | ||
| + | the theory is that the larger ID on the hose slows the air speed to keep oil mist from being flinging out. \\ | ||
| A windage tray was made with a 2mm thick aluminum plate to also act as a flywheel scraper. \\ | A windage tray was made with a 2mm thick aluminum plate to also act as a flywheel scraper. \\ | ||
| The front part was bent toward the fly-wheels after the pic below was taken. ((norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1833647)) \\ | The front part was bent toward the fly-wheels after the pic below was taken. ((norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1833647)) \\ | ||
| - | The bolts are secured with Loctite (2701). \\ | + | The bolts are secured with Loctite (2701). \\ |
| + | See more on [[techtalk:ref:engmech01s|Windage Trays]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| - | | Reed valve. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1386341)) | Homemade windage tray. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1386341)) | | + | | Reed valve. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1386341)) | Fitting replaced for larger 3/4" hose. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4185293&highlight=deimus#post4185293)) | Homemade windage tray. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1386341)) | |
| - | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:reed_valve_by_norsexl.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:homemade_windage_tray_by_norsexl.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:reed_valve_by_norsexl.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:larger_hose_connection_from_cam_chest_vent_by_norsexl.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:homemade_windage_tray_by_norsexl.jpg?direct&300|}}| |
| - | Cam box oiling was also modified. \\ | + | Cam box oil routing was also modified. \\ |
| A line was tapped into the bottom of the case so the oil level doesn't rise above the castings for the bolts to flow to the scavenge hole at the rear of the crankcase. \\ | A line was tapped into the bottom of the case so the oil level doesn't rise above the castings for the bolts to flow to the scavenge hole at the rear of the crankcase. \\ | ||
| Also an external drain was plumbed from the cam chest to the crankcase (under the windage-plate). \\ | Also an external drain was plumbed from the cam chest to the crankcase (under the windage-plate). \\ | ||
| + | | Cam floor drain tube. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1386341&page=2)) | Lowering cam box drainage. ((photo by norseXL of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1386341&page=2)) | | ||
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