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| ====== Oil Tank Assemblies ====== | ====== Oil Tank Assemblies ====== | ||
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| |Year|Model|Tank Part #|Oil Cap|Battery Tray| | |Year|Model|Tank Part #|Oil Cap|Battery Tray| | ||
| |1957-E1962|XL, | |1957-E1962|XL, | ||
| - | | Notes: |6v battery carrier (66224-52C) replaced -52B for 57-60 in 1961.|||| | + | | Notes:|6v battery carrier (66224-52C) replaced -52B for 57-60 in 1961.|||| |
| |1958-1961 \\ 1962 \\ 1963-1965|XLC, | |1958-1961 \\ 1962 \\ 1963-1965|XLC, | ||
| - | | Notes: |Screw-in filler cap. Cap 62626-54 has no dipstick, 62625-62 and future caps have a dipstick.|||| | + | | Notes: |
| |L1962-1963 \\ 1964|XLH|62507-62 \\ 62507-62A \\ 62507-62B|62610-52|66224-52C| | |L1962-1963 \\ 1964|XLH|62507-62 \\ 62507-62A \\ 62507-62B|62610-52|66224-52C| | ||
| - | | Notes: |Tank 62507-62B (sold for L62-66 since 1969).|||| | + | | Notes:|Tank 62507-62B (sold for L62-66 since 1969).|||| |
| |1965-1966|XLH|62507-62B|62610-52 \\ 62610-52A|66223-65| | |1965-1966|XLH|62507-62B|62610-52 \\ 62610-52A|66223-65| | ||
| - | | Notes: |Filler cap 62610-52 (E66), cap 62610-52A (L66).|||| | + | | Notes: |
| |1966-1969|XLCH|62508-66|62625-62 \\ 62625-66A|N/ | |1966-1969|XLCH|62508-66|62625-62 \\ 62625-66A|N/ | ||
| - | | Notes: |Filler cap 62625-62 (66), cap 62625-66A (67) (both screw-in caps). Drain plug (704) in on the left side of the bike. \\ Oil filler hole is on the front side of the tank. |||| | + | | Notes: |
| |1967-1971|XLH|62507-67|62610-52A|66205-67 \\ 66205-67A (70)| | |1967-1971|XLH|62507-67|62610-52A|66205-67 \\ 66205-67A (70)| | ||
| - | | Notes: |(12v) battery support (66480-67) required.|||| | + | | Notes: |
| |1970-E1973|XLCH|62508-70|62625-70|66208-70| | |1970-E1973|XLCH|62508-70|62625-70|66208-70| | ||
| - | | Notes: |62508-70 " | + | | Notes: |
| |1972 \\ 1973-1978|XLH|62507-72 \\ 62507-67A|62610-52A|66205-67B \\ 66205-67C (75)| | |1972 \\ 1973-1978|XLH|62507-72 \\ 62507-67A|62610-52A|66205-67B \\ 66205-67C (75)| | ||
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| |L1973-1978|XLCH|62508-73|62625-70|66236-73| | |L1973-1978|XLCH|62508-73|62625-70|66236-73| | ||
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| |1977-1978|XLCR|62514-77|62625-70|Built-into \\ oil tank| | |1977-1978|XLCR|62514-77|62625-70|Built-into \\ oil tank| | ||
| - | | Notes: |Triangle shaped side, has threaded 90° fittings on the left front side for 1/4" oil sight tube. \\ Oil spout is on the top of the tank beside the 90° fitting for the 1/4" vent hose. " | + | | Notes: |
| |1979|XL, XLS, XLCH|62449-79|62599-79|Built-into \\ oil tank| | |1979|XL, XLS, XLCH|62449-79|62599-79|Built-into \\ oil tank| | ||
| - | | Notes: |Triangle shaped side. Drain plug (704) on (L) bottom of tank. Primed tank not sold \\ for parts order (no part# until 1981). Painted Part#s: (62450-79DH Vivid Black), (62450-79EN Concord Blue) \\ (62450-79EP Chestnut Brown) |||| | + | | Notes: |
| |1980-1981|XL, | |1980-1981|XL, | ||
| - | | Notes: |Triangle shaped side. Drain plug (704) on (L) side of tank at the bottom. Non-painted \\ tank not sold for parts order (no part# until 1981). Dipstick 62635-79 with oil temp gauge. Label on cap (62481-80) \\ ie, "Power Blend" etc.|||| | + | | Notes: |
| |1982|XL, XLS|62475-81A|62595-82 \\ 62595-82A|66191-81A| | |1982|XL, XLS|62475-81A|62595-82 \\ 62595-82A|66191-81A| | ||
| - | | Notes: |Battery box no longer built to tank. \\ Tank now with rubber mount fasteners. Drain plug (706) on the bottom.||| | + | | Notes: |
| |1983-1993|XL, | |1983-1993|XL, | ||
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| |1982-1993|All except XR-1000|62475-97A (98 tank)|62634-84A|66194-94A (97)| | |1982-1993|All except XR-1000|62475-97A (98 tank)|62634-84A|66194-94A (97)| | ||
| - | | Notes: |Retrofit oil tank kit with battery box, oil lines and fittings. \\ See the link above under sub documents (1982-1993 Sportster Retrofit Oil Tank Kit) for more information.|||| | + | | Notes: |
| ====== Oil Lines ====== | ====== Oil Lines ====== | ||
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| ====== Oil Lines to the Rockers ====== | ====== Oil Lines to the Rockers ====== | ||
| Installation: | Installation: | ||
| - | The ends are slightly different sizes. ((Ivan RoachCoach of the XLFORUM https:// | ||
| - | The larger-sized ends go on the case and the smaller-diameter ones go to the rockers. \\ | ||
| - | In other words the closer they are to the oil pump, the bigger they should be. \\ | ||
| - | Most people never even notice this. \\ | ||
| - | Issues getting oil to the top end: \\ | ||
| - | If your pump is primed, and the breather gear is properly timed, then the problem lies in the lines and/or their fittings. \\ | ||
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| If you have a leak here, you may not have to replace any parts. \\ | If you have a leak here, you may not have to replace any parts. \\ | ||
| Try to uninstall them, clean, inspect and reinstall them and see what happens. \\ | Try to uninstall them, clean, inspect and reinstall them and see what happens. \\ | ||
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| | Rocker oil line ((photo by Ironshred of the XLFORUM https:// | | Rocker oil line ((photo by Ironshred of the XLFORUM https:// | ||
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| + | There are rubber grommets on both ends of the oil lines. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https:// | ||
| + | Some guys install two on each end, which is a wrong thing to do. \\ | ||
| + | Sometimes the rubber from an improperly installed grommet plugs the oil line. \\ | ||
| + | Before going into the gearcase (to check for low / no oil to the rocker boxes); \\ | ||
| + | Remove both oil lines, and check the rubbers on both ends of each. \\ | ||
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| + | | Oil line sleeves. ((photos by sc72 of the XLFORUM https:// | ||
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| ====== Braided Oil Lines ====== | ====== Braided Oil Lines ====== | ||
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| You can also chase the new threads with a die. This will also remove extra bulk on the threads due to the chroming process. \\ | You can also chase the new threads with a die. This will also remove extra bulk on the threads due to the chroming process. \\ | ||
| See also [[techtalk: | See also [[techtalk: | ||
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| + | Braided stainless steel oil lines may have a slightly different ID on one end. If this is the case, the larger ID should go toward the cam cover. Also, the braided sets are smaller ID overall compared to solid lines. One end of the braided line is solid (no swivel) and would be best installed toward the cam cover. The swiveled end is best installed toward the rocker box and it'll make rocker box removal easier if needed later. | ||
| ===== Copper, Brass and Stainless Tubing ===== | ===== Copper, Brass and Stainless Tubing ===== | ||
