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techtalk:ref:oil05h [2019/08/17 15:59] hippysmack [norseXL's 1986 Engine Oiling Mods] |
techtalk:ref:oil05h [2019/08/17 18:45] hippysmack [norseXL's 1986 Engine Oiling Mods] |
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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. \\ | ||
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See more on [[techtalk:ref:engmech01s|Windage Trays]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | 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 oil routing was also modified. \\ | Cam box oil routing was also modified. \\ |