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techtalk:ref:oil15 [2019/08/16 15:15] hippysmack [At case plug outside filter (91-up)] |
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| ====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ====== REF: Oiling & Lubrication ====== | ||
| ====== Installing an Oil Pressure Gauge ====== | ====== Installing an Oil Pressure Gauge ====== | ||
| + | {{ :techtalk:evo:oil:oil_pressure_switch_threads_by_hippysmack.png?direct&300|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
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| The presence of oil pressure is usually measured by whether the oil light is on or not. \\ | The presence of oil pressure is usually measured by whether the oil light is on or not. \\ | ||
| The so called, idiot light, simply lets you know that the oil pressure is high enough to actuate the oil pressure switch and then the light. \\ | The so called, idiot light, simply lets you know that the oil pressure is high enough to actuate the oil pressure switch and then the light. \\ | ||
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| {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_5_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_5_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}{{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |
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| + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_10_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
| ==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ||
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| {{:techtalk:evo:oil:98_cam_chest_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:98_cam_chest_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) | ||
| - | ===== From the Oil Pump ===== | + | ===== At the Oil Pump ===== |
| + | |Parts. ((photo by rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2049680))| | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_rig_2_by_rocketmangb.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
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| + | |Hoses lengths. ((photo by rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2049680&page=2))|Hook one end to the filter pad. ((photo by rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2049680&page=2))|Hook the other end to the oil pump. ((photo by rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2049680&page=2))| | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_rig_3_by_rocketmangb.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_rig_10_by_rocketmangb.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_rig_4_by_rocketmangb.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | |Hold or mount the gauge where you want it. ((photos by rocketmangb of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2049680&page=2))||| | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_rig_5_by_rocketmangb.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_rig_6_by_rocketmangb.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_rig_9_by_rocketmangb.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| ====== IH ====== | ====== IH ====== | ||
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| |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_on_85_model_1_by_joesdaddy.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_on_85_model_2_by_joesdaddy.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_on_85_model_3_by_joesdaddy.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_on_85_model_1_by_joesdaddy.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_on_85_model_2_by_joesdaddy.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:oil:oil_pressure_gauge_on_85_model_3_by_joesdaddy.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | ===== At Rocker Box ===== | + | ===== At Rocker Box (1957-1985) ===== |
| This was done on the rear rocker box of a 77 model Sportster. ((photo by russzx6 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=263589&highlight=lower+oil+pump)) \\ | This was done on the rear rocker box of a 77 model Sportster. ((photo by russzx6 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=263589&highlight=lower+oil+pump)) \\ | ||
| With the engine in the bike, simply remove the rocker shaft end plug and screwed in the adapter and the gauge. ((mycle1000 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=263589&highlight=lower+oil+pump&page=3)) \\ | With the engine in the bike, simply remove the rocker shaft end plug and screwed in the adapter and the gauge. ((mycle1000 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=263589&highlight=lower+oil+pump&page=3)) \\ | ||
