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techtalk:evo:oil06 [2020/09/23 21:14] hippysmack [Timing Hole Plug (57-03)] |
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- | ===== Timing Hole Plug (57-03) ===== | + | ===== Timing Inspection Plug / Drain Plugs ===== |
* **These have been common areas for an oil leaks**. | * **These have been common areas for an oil leaks**. | ||
* Over-torque during installation and heat / expansion during use seems to be the primary cause of distorting the threads. | * Over-torque during installation and heat / expansion during use seems to be the primary cause of distorting the threads. | ||
+ | * **1986-2003 engines (only) have a removable timing inspection plug**. | ||
* Look for stripped threads or fixes by the PO that may not have sealed properly. | * Look for stripped threads or fixes by the PO that may not have sealed properly. | ||
* **Repair**. (see these links in the Sportsterpedia) | * **Repair**. (see these links in the Sportsterpedia) | ||
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==== Overfilled oil tank ==== | ==== Overfilled oil tank ==== | ||
- | [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|More on Overfilling the Oil Tank here]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ [[techtalk:ref:oil04#oil_tank_pressure|More on Oil Tank Pressure here]]. \\ How about that oil sucking gremlin that steals half a quart every evening? You feel compelled to bring that oil level up to spec the next morning. ((HD Tech Tips dated November 8, 1985)) | + | [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|More on Overfilling the Oil Tank here]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ [[techtalk:ref:oil20|More on Oil Tank Pressure here]]. \\ How about that oil sucking gremlin that steals half a quart every evening? You feel compelled to bring that oil level up to spec the next morning. ((HD Tech Tips dated November 8, 1985)) |
* **This has been the single most reason for oil puking out the breather vent(s) / air cleaner and popping the oil cap on Evo Sportsters**. | * **This has been the single most reason for oil puking out the breather vent(s) / air cleaner and popping the oil cap on Evo Sportsters**. | ||
* Before topping off the oil tank, run the engine if possible for about a 30 min. ride. | * Before topping off the oil tank, run the engine if possible for about a 30 min. ride. | ||
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* However, that is more like using a band-aid to cover a more important underlying condition of too much total crankcase pressure. \\ This condition doesn't just go away when you lower the oil level. | * However, that is more like using a band-aid to cover a more important underlying condition of too much total crankcase pressure. \\ This condition doesn't just go away when you lower the oil level. | ||
* Likewise, when you increase your oil level, you decrease your crankcase empty space volume. \\ This may increase the pressure in the crankcase __if__ your vent(s) are not keeping up. \\ This is the reason that running a higher (or proper) level of oil has the effect of contributing to rocker cover leaks or oil puking from the air filter. \\ See also [[techtalk:ref:oil04#crankcase_pressure_venting_in_the_oil_tank|Crankcase Pressure / Venting in the Oil Tank]] in the Sportsterpedia. | * Likewise, when you increase your oil level, you decrease your crankcase empty space volume. \\ This may increase the pressure in the crankcase __if__ your vent(s) are not keeping up. \\ This is the reason that running a higher (or proper) level of oil has the effect of contributing to rocker cover leaks or oil puking from the air filter. \\ See also [[techtalk:ref:oil04#crankcase_pressure_venting_in_the_oil_tank|Crankcase Pressure / Venting in the Oil Tank]] in the Sportsterpedia. | ||
- | * **Blowing the oil cap off could from too much oil in the tank or (on 04 and later models) it could be from broken internals in the cap itself**. \\ Click here to see [[techtalk:evo:oil04b|04 Style Oil Cap Repair]]. | + | * **Blowing the oil cap off could from too much oil in the tank or (on 04 and later models) it could be from broken internals in the cap itself**. \\ Click here to see [[techtalk:evo:oil04g#style_oil_cap_repair|04 Style Oil Cap Repair]]. |
==== Cracked Oil Tank ==== | ==== Cracked Oil Tank ==== | ||
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- Driving at steady highway speeds? See [[techtalk:ref:oil10|Click here for Wet Sumping]] at high RPM. | - Driving at steady highway speeds? See [[techtalk:ref:oil10|Click here for Wet Sumping]] at high RPM. | ||
- After the bike's been sitting for a couple of days and you start it up? See [[techtalk:ref:oil10#sit_sumpimg|Click here for Sit Sumping]]. | - After the bike's been sitting for a couple of days and you start it up? See [[techtalk:ref:oil10#sit_sumpimg|Click here for Sit Sumping]]. | ||
- | - Is the oil tank cap popping off? See [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|Overfilling the Oil Tank]] and [[techtalk:ref:oil04#oil_tank_pressure|Oil Tank Pressure]] in the Sportsterpedia. | + | - Is the oil tank cap popping off? See [[techtalk:ref:oil01#overfilling_the_oil_tank|Overfilling the Oil Tank]] and [[techtalk:ref:oil20|Oil Tank Pressure]] in the Sportsterpedia. |
- **Clean the affected area and ride or run the bike and reproduce the problem with the breather hose in a baby bottle (or other) test catch can** [[techtalk:ref:engmech04?s[]=catch&s[]=can#breather_catch_can_test_for_oil_leaks_out_the_vent|as described here]]. \\ This will help you better understand the amount of carryover you're dealing with. \\ | - **Clean the affected area and ride or run the bike and reproduce the problem with the breather hose in a baby bottle (or other) test catch can** [[techtalk:ref:engmech04?s[]=catch&s[]=can#breather_catch_can_test_for_oil_leaks_out_the_vent|as described here]]. \\ This will help you better understand the amount of carryover you're dealing with. \\ | ||
- **Start the diagnostics and separate the systems qualifying each one as you go**. | - **Start the diagnostics and separate the systems qualifying each one as you go**. |