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techtalk:ih:oil06 [2021/02/17 03:50] hippysmack [Oil Tank / Lines and Connections] |
techtalk:ih:oil06 [2021/02/17 03:58] hippysmack [Diagnosing Oil Consumption] |
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| * **If engine uses too much oil**; | * **If engine uses too much oil**; | ||
| * Check the breather valve for incorrect timing (57-76) or a plugged or non flexible condition (77-85). | * Check the breather valve for incorrect timing (57-76) or a plugged or non flexible condition (77-85). | ||
| - | * On models with a chain oiler, adjust the chain oiler adjusting screw to make sure it's not over oiling. | + | * On 57-76 models with a chain oiler, turn the adjusting screw to make sure it's not over oiling or just plug it off. |
| * Crankcase pressure restrictions. Look for kinks / restrictions in the oil tank vent line or breather vent. \\ Also check for a plugged oil filter (if applicable). | * Crankcase pressure restrictions. Look for kinks / restrictions in the oil tank vent line or breather vent. \\ Also check for a plugged oil filter (if applicable). | ||
| * Loose parts. Look for external oil leaks. | * Loose parts. Look for external oil leaks. | ||
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| ===== Chain Oiler (57-76) ===== | ===== Chain Oiler (57-76) ===== | ||
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| + | The chain oiler is a designed leak to keep the chain from rusting up. \\ | ||
| + | Most will either plug the oiler fitting with a bolt / screw or remove the oiler fitting and install an 1/8"x27 NPT plug there and oil the chain by other means. \\ | ||
| ===== Cam Cover or Primary Cover ===== | ===== Cam Cover or Primary Cover ===== | ||
