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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. \\ | ||
