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| techtalk:evo:oil04k [2021/04/02 00:09] – [How to Distinguish Between 1983-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance] hippysmack | techtalk:evo:oil04k [2022/03/10 19:36] (current) – [How to Distinguish Between 1982-2001 Oil Tanks at a Glance] hippysmack | ||
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| ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ====== | ====== EVO: Oiling & Lubrication - Sub-04K ====== | ||
| - | ====== How to Distinguish Between | + | ====== How to Distinguish Between |
| If you need a replacement or upgraded oil tank, it's good to know which one is which before you buy one. \\ | If you need a replacement or upgraded oil tank, it's good to know which one is which before you buy one. \\ | ||
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| + | * **1982 oil tank**: | ||
| + | * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | ||
| + | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with no welded 1/2" nipple under it. \\ The nipple is a drain hose plug and this tank has a drain plug screwed under the bottom of it. | ||
| + | * 3 oil line fittings | ||
| + | * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | ||
| + | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| + | * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top. | ||
| * **1983-1993 oil tank**: | * **1983-1993 oil tank**: | ||
| + | * Looks almost identical to the 82 oil tank. | ||
| * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | * Standalone welded bracket on the front that mounts to the battery box. | ||
| - | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with the welded 1/2" nipple under it. | + | * Uses the 2-hole battery box with the welded 1/2" nipple under it. The nipple is to terminate the drain plug. |
| * 4 oil line fittings | * 4 oil line fittings | ||
| * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | * Single threaded hole on the upper rear to mount the starter relay to the tank. | ||
| * Curved rear contour. | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| + | * There is no wiring bracket welded to the top. | ||
| * **1994-1996 oil tank**: | * **1994-1996 oil tank**: | ||
| * Wider front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. | * Wider front bracket for mounting the battery box. \\ Bracket has arms welded to the tank extending to the two front tank to frame rubber mount holes. | ||
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| * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. | * Still has the threaded hole on the upper rear for 82-93 starter relay even though the relay was moved elsewhere in 94. | ||
| * Curved rear contour. | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| + | * Has a thin bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank for a wire holder. | ||
| * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. However, the feed/drain hose may be a tight fit against the frame. | * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. However, the feed/drain hose may be a tight fit against the frame. | ||
| * **1997-1999 oil tank**: | * **1997-1999 oil tank**: | ||
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| * Curved rear contour. | * Curved rear contour. | ||
| * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame. | * Feed/drain hose is curved toward the front to give more clearance between the hose and frame. | ||
| + | * Has a wider bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
| * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. | * Can be used on 82-93 models paired with the 3 hole battery tray. | ||
| * **1994-1999 updated oil tank**: | * **1994-1999 updated oil tank**: | ||
| - | * New version oil tank for 94-99 models and 82-93 models | + | * New version oil tank for 94-99 models |
| * It's basically the same as the 2000-2003 oil tank with an added threaded hole in the back for the 83-93 starter relay. | * It's basically the same as the 2000-2003 oil tank with an added threaded hole in the back for the 83-93 starter relay. | ||
| * Requires the 3 hole battery tray. | * Requires the 3 hole battery tray. | ||
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| * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks). | * The front battery tray mount was redesigned with a standalone welded bracket (wider base than on 83-93 tanks). | ||
| * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. | * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. | ||
| + | * Has the wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
| * **2000-2003 oil tank**: | * **2000-2003 oil tank**: | ||
| * The threaded hole for the 82-93 starter relay was deleted. | * The threaded hole for the 82-93 starter relay was deleted. | ||
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| * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. | * Rear battery tray mounts are standalone welded studs with female threads. | ||
| * Using this tank on pre-94 models also requires alternate location for starter relay. | * Using this tank on pre-94 models also requires alternate location for starter relay. | ||
| + | * Has a wide bracket mounted on top near the rear of the tank with a hole in the middle of it for a wire clip. \\ There is a rubber plug that goes in that hole on 1200S models. | ||
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| - | Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks. \\ | + | **Pics of the rear defining characteristics of the tanks**. \\ |
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