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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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| (preventing excess pressure buildup to the gauge) \\ | (preventing excess pressure buildup to the gauge) \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_8_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_8_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} |
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_9_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_9_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |
| ==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ==== Testing at the rocker box ==== | ||
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| Below are some general drawings on hooking up the gauge. ((drawings by Hippysmack)) \\ | Below are some general drawings on hooking up the gauge. ((drawings by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_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:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}{{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_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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| That way, as the pressure builds, it will both enter the gauge and the flow into the engine. \\ | That way, as the pressure builds, it will both enter the gauge and the flow into the engine. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} |
| - | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}{{:techtalk:ref:oil:ainstalling_an_oil_gauge_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | + | {{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_6_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}{{:techtalk:ref:oil:installing_an_oil_gauge_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ |
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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)) \\ | ||
