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techtalk:ref:oil15 [2019/06/13 02:13]
hippysmack [Testing per the FSMs]
techtalk:ref:oil15 [2019/06/13 02:14]
hippysmack [Between the oil pump and the filter]
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-==== Rocker Box ====+==== Testing at the rocker box ====
  
 A Sportster does produce oil pressure in the rocker box: reportedly 3-5 psi at hot idle and 15psi+ on cold startup on an ironhead. ((simeli of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=263589&​highlight=lower+oil+pump&​page=4)) \\ A Sportster does produce oil pressure in the rocker box: reportedly 3-5 psi at hot idle and 15psi+ on cold startup on an ironhead. ((simeli of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=263589&​highlight=lower+oil+pump&​page=4)) \\
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-==== Between ​the oil pump and the filter ====+==== Testing between ​the oil pump and the filter ====
 1985 and prior engines use an oil filter in the return side of the system after the oil exits the engine. \\ 1985 and prior engines use an oil filter in the return side of the system after the oil exits the engine. \\
 So an oil pressure gauge between the pump and filter would not tell you much about the engine feed oil. \\ So an oil pressure gauge between the pump and filter would not tell you much about the engine feed oil. \\