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techtalk:evo:oil03 [2023/07/20 21:46] hippysmack [Leaky gaskets and hose connections] |
techtalk:evo:oil03 [2023/07/21 01:52] hippysmack [Priming the Oil Pump] |
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| * If you let it sit long enough, oil will gravity drain inside the pump and prime it. | * If you let it sit long enough, oil will gravity drain inside the pump and prime it. | ||
| * Another way to prime the pump is to use assembly lube on the gerotors and inside of the pump before installing it. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4805186#post4805186)) \\ Then you have an instant hydraulic seal to help the oil pump suck oil from the hose. | * Another way to prime the pump is to use assembly lube on the gerotors and inside of the pump before installing it. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4805186#post4805186)) \\ Then you have an instant hydraulic seal to help the oil pump suck oil from the hose. | ||
| - | * You can also using a large syringe with a tapered tip inserted into the oil supply hose on the bottom of the oil tank. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5751479#post5751479)) \\ Then you can force feed oil the pump and on to the engine using this technique and it avoids having to mess with the sending unit. | + | * You can also using a large syringe with a tapered tip inserted into the oil supply hose on the bottom of the oil tank. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5751479#post5751479)) \\ Then you can force feed oil to the pump and on to the engine using this technique. |
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| ====== Oil Pump - Complete Unit Part Numbers ====== | ====== Oil Pump - Complete Unit Part Numbers ====== | ||
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| ===== Leaky gaskets and hose connections ===== | ===== Leaky gaskets and hose connections ===== | ||
| + | ==== Internal leaks ==== | ||
| + | Generally, oil will leak into the motor on shutdown (especially on extended shutdown periods). \\ | ||
| + | For more information on that, [[techtalk:ref:oil10|Click Here]] to view "Sit Sumping" in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
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| + | Below is concerning an issue with gaskets or seals where either oil / air or both leak into the motor while riding. \\ | ||
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