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====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ||
====== Remote Oil Filters ====== | ====== Remote Oil Filters ====== | ||
- | The stock oil filter (HD 63782-80T) is the small one that is usually used on custom bikes. Chrome or black can be found. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241)) \\ | + | The stock oil filter (HD 63782-80T) is the small one that is usually used on custom bikes. Chrome or black can be found. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/78212-67-ironhead-oil-routing?t=563241)) \\ |
However, it is also commonly known that the more oil you hold, the more motor heat can be transferred to dissipate that heat. \\ | However, it is also commonly known that the more oil you hold, the more motor heat can be transferred to dissipate that heat. \\ | ||
- | Race bikes have huge oil tanks for that reason. ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=563241)) \\ | + | Race bikes have huge oil tanks for that reason. ((Monte03 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/78212-67-ironhead-oil-routing?t=563241)) \\ |
If you go the filter route, be sure to purge the lines by bleeding the pump front nipple first while running. \\ | If you go the filter route, be sure to purge the lines by bleeding the pump front nipple first while running. \\ | ||
Then take the return line and place it into a pail before you connect to the barb tank fitting so you assure a complete circle has been made. | Then take the return line and place it into a pail before you connect to the barb tank fitting so you assure a complete circle has been made. | ||
====== Plumbing to Oil Filter ====== | ====== Plumbing to Oil Filter ====== | ||
- | + | **Note**: On all spin on oil filters, dirty oil goes in the outside of the filter. Clean oil comes out the center. (( ryder rick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/192457-oil-line-connecting-oil-filter-late-84/page2?highlight=oil+filter+bracket#post4166360)) \\ | |
- | **Note**: On all spin on oil filters, dirty oil goes in the outside of the filter. Clean oil comes out the center. (( ryder rick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5643382&highlight=oil+filter+bracket#post5643382)) \\ | + | |
If you are not sure, start the motor momentarily with the filter off and if oil is pumped out the center port, you have it backwards. | If you are not sure, start the motor momentarily with the filter off and if oil is pumped out the center port, you have it backwards. | ||
- | ====== In-Tank to External Filter Plumbing for Ironheads ====== | + | ====== In-Tank to External Spin-on Filter Conversion and Plumbing for Ironheads ====== |
+ | The 1978 parts catalog lists an external oil filter kit (63795-77) for 77-78 models. Filter mounts on an (included) chrome left lower front motor mount (similar to the 82-E84 mount). \\ | ||
+ | Also in the kit is a chrome oil filter (63796- 77A), hose fitting (63792-77), length of hose, 3 hose clamps (9946) and 3 cable straps. \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_filter_kit_63795-77_pic1_by_jrsvintageharley1990.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, jrs vintage harley parts. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/jrsvintageharleyparts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_filter_kit_63795-77_pic2_by_jrsvintageharley1990.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, jrs vintage harley parts. [[https://www.ebay.com/str/jrsvintageharleyparts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\ | ||
Simplified drawings showing the different routing of lines for 1957 to 1978 Sportsters while removing the (in-tank) oil filter. \\ | Simplified drawings showing the different routing of lines for 1957 to 1978 Sportsters while removing the (in-tank) oil filter. \\ | ||
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- | | 74 XLH Oil Filter Plumbing ((photo by vyper202 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1570042)) | | + | | 74 XLH Oil Filter Plumbing ((photo by vyper202 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/144736-my-strange-oil-plumbing-pic-heavy?t=1570042)) | |
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====== Parts / Kits ====== | ====== Parts / Kits ====== | ||
- | + | Below is a parts list for a remote oil filter setup although it's not a kit per say; ((HolyHandGrenade of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/121491-will-this-remote-oil-filter-setup-work?t=1189337)) \\ | |
- | Below is a parts list for a remote oil filter setup although it's not a kit per say; ((HolyHandGrenade of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1189337)) \\ | + | |
Derale spin-on bypass adapter with dual 1/2" NPT ports. ((https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/15703/10002/-1)) \\ | Derale spin-on bypass adapter with dual 1/2" NPT ports. ((https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/15703/10002/-1)) \\ | ||
Derale standard series remote single filter mount. ((https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/25708/10002/-1)) \\ | Derale standard series remote single filter mount. ((https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/25708/10002/-1)) \\ | ||
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And a standard oil filter. \\ | And a standard oil filter. \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_parts_by_holyhandgrenade.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by HolyHandGrenade of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1189337)) | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_parts_by_holyhandgrenade.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by HolyHandGrenade of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/frame-mount-evo-sportster-talk-1986-2003-models/121491-will-this-remote-oil-filter-setup-work?t=1189337)) |
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Here is another remote oil filter setup: \\ | Here is another remote oil filter setup: \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_4_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1072207&page=3)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_4_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/113012-2002-sportster-hardtail/page3?t=1072207&page=3)) \\ |
The remote oil filter bracket was welded to the upper motor mount. \\ | The remote oil filter bracket was welded to the upper motor mount. \\ | ||
The adapter that screws to the engine block was also purchaced separately. \\ | The adapter that screws to the engine block was also purchaced separately. \\ | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_1_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1072207&page=3)) {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_2_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1072207&page=3)) {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_3_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1072207&page=3)) | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_1_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/113012-2002-sportster-hardtail/page3?t=1072207&page=3)) {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_2_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/113012-2002-sportster-hardtail/page3?t=1072207&page=3)) {{:techtalk:ref:oil:remote_oil_filter_mod_3_by_timmartin.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by timmartin of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/113012-2002-sportster-hardtail/page3?t=1072207&page=3)) |
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* Step-by-Step Instruction Included | * Step-by-Step Instruction Included | ||
- | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_filter_relocation_kit_by_dk_custom.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DK Custom of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5511484)) | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_filter_relocation_kit_by_dk_custom.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DK Custom of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/vendors/dk-custom-products/188572-limited-time-save-dk-custom-~-oil-filter-relo-oil-coolers#post4056117)) |
====== Filter Mounting Locations ====== | ====== Filter Mounting Locations ====== | ||
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===== On the left motor mount ===== | ===== On the left motor mount ===== | ||
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The OEM filter is mounted on the lower left front engine mount on 82-E84 models. \\ | The OEM filter is mounted on the lower left front engine mount on 82-E84 models. \\ | ||
This has also been a popular practice on earlier bikes. \\ | This has also been a popular practice on earlier bikes. \\ | ||
- | These aftermarket motor mount filter adapters are basically a sleeve with 1/8" pipe threads inside, and the filter threads outside. ((66xlch of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2462458)) \\ | + | These aftermarket motor mount filter adapters are basically a sleeve with 1/8" pipe threads inside, and the filter threads outside. ((66xlch of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/90285-external-oil-filter-micron-age/page3#post1888241)) \\ |
They are pressed in to the M/M plate, welded with just a 1/8" pipe sleeve for the other side. \\ | They are pressed in to the M/M plate, welded with just a 1/8" pipe sleeve for the other side. \\ | ||
They are piped off the return hose to the tank. \\ | They are piped off the return hose to the tank. \\ | ||
- | | Motor mount / Oil filter adapter. ((photos by Gone of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2462458)) || Installed position ((photo by RDiesel of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2004928&highlight=oil+filter+mount&page=2)) | | + | | Motor mount / Oil filter adapter. ((photos by Gone of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/90285-external-oil-filter-micron-age/page3#post1888241)) || Installed position ((photo by RDiesel of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/188022-gotta-love-small-town-people/page2?t=2004928&highlight=oil+filter+mount&page=2)) | |
|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_1_by_gone.jpg?direct&150|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_2_by_gone.jpg?direct&150|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_2_by_rdiesel.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_1_by_gone.jpg?direct&150|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_2_by_gone.jpg?direct&150|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_2_by_rdiesel.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
- | | Motor mount oil filter on 69 XLCH ((photo by nutter of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2005331&highlight=oil+filter+mount)) | Filter installed on 77 XLCH motor mount. ((photo by konel1 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=897611)) | Filter installed on an 80 XLH motor mount. ((photo by hscic of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2053271&highlight=motor+mount+oil+filter&page=45)) | | + | | Motor mount oil filter on 69 XLCH ((photo by nutter of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/188079-1969-xlch?t=2005331&highlight=oil+filter+mount)) | Filter installed on 77 XLCH motor mount. ((photo by konel1 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/102754-oil-filter-mount-location-s?t=897611)) | Filter installed on an 80 XLH motor mount. ((photo by hscic of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/192060-my-completely-original-1980-ironhead/page45?t=2053271&highlight=motor+mount+oil+filter&page=45)) | |
|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_on_69_xlch_1_by_nutter.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_by_konel1.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:80_xlh_left_side_by_hscic.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_on_69_xlch_1_by_nutter.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:motor_mount_filter_adapter_by_konel1.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:80_xlh_left_side_by_hscic.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
===== Other forward positions ===== | ===== Other forward positions ===== | ||
- | + | | This one sets the filter upside down. ((photos by chief of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/102754-oil-filter-mount-location-s?t=897611)) || | |
- | | This one sets the filter upside down. ((photos by chief of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=897611)) || | + | |
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- | |A simple bracket with a piece of angle iron bolted to the right frame rail. \\ An automotive spin on filter mount with a 3/4"-16 threaded stem was bolted to it. \\ The PH6022 filter is Fram's cross reference with Harley 63805-80. ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5280955&highlight=oil+filter+bracket#post5280955))|| | + | |A simple bracket with a piece of angle iron bolted to the right frame rail. \\ An automotive spin on filter mount with a 3/4"-16 threaded stem was bolted to it. \\ The PH6022 filter is Fram's cross reference with Harley 63805-80. ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/179957-1980-remote-oil-filter?highlight=oil+filter+bracket#post3845358))|| |
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- | This is an after market filter and cooler setup on a 77 model. ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=578083)) \\ | + | This is an after market filter and cooler setup on a 77 model. ((photo by BLIGHT of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/79519-oil-filter-kit?t=578083)) \\ |
The filter adapter is 5/"x24. However, you can buy adapters online to increase the adapter size to 13/16" or 3/4". \\ | The filter adapter is 5/"x24. However, you can buy adapters online to increase the adapter size to 13/16" or 3/4". \\ | ||
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- | This reportedly an old drag specialties item from the early eighty's. ((hasselme0 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1078240&page=3)) ((photos by 78ironhead of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1078240&page=3)) \\ | + | This reportedly an old drag specialties item from the early eighty's. ((hasselme0 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/113480-79-oil-filter/page3?t=1078240&page=3)) ((photos by 78ironhead of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/113480-79-oil-filter/page3?t=1078240&page=3)) \\ |
It uses the older felt type filters made for early shovels and is a cooler/filter all in one. \\ | It uses the older felt type filters made for early shovels and is a cooler/filter all in one. \\ | ||
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===== Rear mounted filters ===== | ===== Rear mounted filters ===== | ||
- | + | | Custom built oil filter mount. ((photos by dm4x4 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/102754-oil-filter-mount-location-s?t=897611)) ||| | |
- | | Custom built oil filter mount. ((photos by dm4x4 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=897611)) ||| | + | |
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| Custom oil filter on 72 XLH build ((photos by Custom Oil Filter Mount 1 by gixeron1wheel of the XLFORUM | | Custom oil filter on 72 XLH build ((photos by Custom Oil Filter Mount 1 by gixeron1wheel of the XLFORUM | ||
- | http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1286445&page=3)) || Custom Oil filter on 74 Custom IH ((photo by elteee69 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=107243&highlight=fuel+tank&page=11)) | | + | https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/126565-1972-pittsburgh-build/page3?t=1286445&page=3)) || Custom Oil filter on 74 Custom IH ((photo by elteee69 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/42197-my-old-skool-build/page11?t=107243&highlight=fuel+tank&page=11)) | |
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- | | Custom oil filter mount on an 81 XLH ((photos by teledude66 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=974924&page=2)) ||| | + | | Custom oil filter mount on an 81 XLH ((photos by teledude66 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/107365-led-sled-ironhead-my-bike-build-with-pix/page2?t=974924&page=2)) ||| |
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- | |As mounted ((photo by teldude66 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=974924&page=5))| | + | |As mounted ((photo by teldude66 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/107365-led-sled-ironhead-my-bike-build-with-pix/page5?t=974924&page=5))| |
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- | | 'Out of Tank' filter mount ((photo by DBH of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1002001&page=5)) | | + | | 'Out of Tank' filter mount ((photo by DBH of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/108730-ironhead-basket/page5?t=1002001&page=5)) | |
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- | |Filter mounted onto oil tank. The return oil goes through a loop inside of tank, back out through filter and returns through center of filter. ((photos by DBH of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1002001&page=5))||| | + | |Filter mounted onto oil tank. The return oil goes through a loop inside of tank, back out through filter and returns through center of filter. ((photos by DBH of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/108730-ironhead-basket/page5?t=1002001&page=5))||| |
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===== Modifying a standard motor mount for use as a oil filter mount ===== | ===== Modifying a standard motor mount for use as a oil filter mount ===== | ||
- | + | * This can be done on the bike but it's easier to remove the motor mount and do the work on the bench. ((bustert of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/125713-roll-your-own-filter?t=1266793)) \\ | |
- | * This can be done on the bike but it's easier to remove the motor mount and do the work on the bench. ((bustert of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1266793)) \\ | + | |
* **Simplified version**: | * **Simplified version**: | ||
* Plug the existing small hole in the left motor mount. | * Plug the existing small hole in the left motor mount. | ||
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- | | Standard motor mount mod for addition of an oil filter ((photos by bustert of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1266793)) || Marking the center hole for the filter ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | | + | | Standard motor mount mod for addition of an oil filter ((photos by bustert of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/125713-roll-your-own-filter?t=1266793)) || Marking the center hole for the filter ((drawing by Hippysmack)) | |
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* If you use an oil cooler, the center fitting goes to the cooler inlet and the outlet goes to the oil tank. | * If you use an oil cooler, the center fitting goes to the cooler inlet and the outlet goes to the oil tank. | ||
* **Select an oil filter**: \\ (check the brand's tech information as the info below may be outdated) | * **Select an oil filter**: \\ (check the brand's tech information as the info below may be outdated) | ||
- | * 57-76: 3/4'x16 threads, 8-11 psi optimal and 20 - 30 microns for increased flow. ((sdsbassist of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1780076&highlight=oil+filter+bypass&page=5)) | + | * 57-76: 3/4'x16 threads, 8-11 psi optimal and 20 - 30 microns for increased flow. ((sdsbassist of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/165487-spin-on/page5?t=1780076&highlight=oil+filter+bypass&page=5)) |
* These filters run about 3 to 3-1/2" long, have 3/4"x16 threads and an 8psi by-pass valve: | * These filters run about 3 to 3-1/2" long, have 3/4"x16 threads and an 8psi by-pass valve: | ||
- | * J&P 7400020 ((brucstoudt of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1780076&highlight=oil+filter+bypass&page=3)) | + | * J&P 7400020 ((brucstoudt of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/165487-spin-on/page3?t=1780076&highlight=oil+filter+bypass&page=3)) |
* WALMART Supertech ST4967 OR ST4386 | * WALMART Supertech ST4967 OR ST4386 | ||
* PUROLATOR PL14476 OR PL1447, ML16822 | * PUROLATOR PL14476 OR PL1447, ML16822 | ||
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===== Build Your Own Motor / Oil Filter Mount ===== | ===== Build Your Own Motor / Oil Filter Mount ===== | ||
+ | Article by sifty of the XLFORUM ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | ||
- | Article by sifty of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | This mod fits 3/4" 19 TPI type screw-on filters. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ |
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- | This mod fits 3/4" 19 TPI type screw-on filters. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | |
Parts / Tools: | Parts / Tools: | ||
* 3/4" x 1" UNF bolt. | * 3/4" x 1" UNF bolt. | ||
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There is a dedicated gasket face built by dishing out the bulk of a metal plate. \\ | There is a dedicated gasket face built by dishing out the bulk of a metal plate. \\ | ||
- | The pipe fittings are threaded into the plate and bolt and sealed with thread tape / crush washers. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | The pipe fittings are threaded into the plate and bolt and sealed with thread tape / crush washers. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ |
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- | A 100 x 10mm mild steel flat plate was chucked up into a 4-jaw chuck, skimmed for a gasket surface, center bored and dished for the filter section. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | A 100 x 10mm mild steel flat plate was chucked up into a 4-jaw chuck, skimmed for a gasket surface, center bored and dished for the filter section. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ |
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The bore was tapped to accept the 3/4" BSP connector. \\ | The bore was tapped to accept the 3/4" BSP connector. \\ | ||
The plate was then roughly mock sketched and cut with an angle grinder, cut-off discs and a file. \\ | The plate was then roughly mock sketched and cut with an angle grinder, cut-off discs and a file. \\ | ||
- | The final shape will be done when you can hold it in place relevant to mounting bolts etc. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | The final shape will be done when you can hold it in place relevant to mounting bolts etc. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ |
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Then the plate was mounted back in the lathe to turn down the mounting tabs. \\ | Then the plate was mounted back in the lathe to turn down the mounting tabs. \\ | ||
This will reduce unnecessary weight and allow the use of the original engine mount bolt on the front tab. \\ | This will reduce unnecessary weight and allow the use of the original engine mount bolt on the front tab. \\ | ||
- | The filter sets there better using the engine bolt. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | The filter sets there better using the engine bolt. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ |
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The weld was turned down flush and the hole was drilled and tapped for the oil inlet hole. \\ | The weld was turned down flush and the hole was drilled and tapped for the oil inlet hole. \\ | ||
The motor mount was drilled and tapped for the plate while on the bike. \\ | The motor mount was drilled and tapped for the plate while on the bike. \\ | ||
- | Then the filter surface was masked off and the plate was etch primed and top coated. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | Then the filter surface was masked off and the plate was etch primed and top coated. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ |
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(to allow for using the original engine mounting bolt) \\ | (to allow for using the original engine mounting bolt) \\ | ||
This solid flat steel plate could be thought of as a really big washer. \\ | This solid flat steel plate could be thought of as a really big washer. \\ | ||
- | The oil line connectors protrude through the engine mounting plate and are accessible for connections. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ | + | The oil line connectors protrude through the engine mounting plate and are accessible for connections. ((photos by sifty of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/146604-first-harley-1975-xl1000-caf%C3%A9-project/page22?page=22&t=1592463)) \\ |
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+ | ====== S&S Oil Filter Mount (1986-1990) ====== | ||
+ | This billet oil filter mounting bracket (751510) fits any generator engine with 5/16" generator mounting holes and replaces the OEM 1986-1990 Sportster filter pad. ((https://catalog.zodiac.nl/en/19-oil-tank-filter-line/oil-filter/s-s-oil-filter-mount-5335)) \\ | ||
+ | The oil filter bracket seals off the cam chest and provides a convenient place for a spin-on oil filter. \\ | ||
+ | The bracket is machined for easy routing of an oil cooler in all applications and accepts the stock oil pressure sending switch. \\ | ||
+ | It does not have an oil pressure regulator built into it like the OEM filter pad does. ((A 4 liter V8 eater of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/129720-88-flat-tracker-project/page88?t=1359577&page=88)) \\ | ||
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+ | | S&S oil filter mount. ((photos by A 4 liter V8 eater of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/129720-88-flat-tracker-project/page89?t=1359577&page=89)) || | ||
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