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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://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/92089-oil-pressure-issues/page2#post1917701)) \\ 
-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://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/183535-earl-leak?t=1974660))  | |  Rocker oil line ((photo by Ironshred of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/183535-earl-leak?t=1974660))  |
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 +There are rubber grommets on both ends of the oil lines. ((IronMick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/92089-oil-pressure-issues?t=753175&highlight=split+rocker+box)) \\
 +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://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/159099-rocker-box-oil-line?t=1704463))  ||
 +|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:83_model_oil_line_sleeves_1_by_sc72.jpg?direct&250|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:oil:83_model_oil_line_sleeves_2_by_sc72.jpg?direct&250|}}|
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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:ref:tools023#chasing_threads|Chasing Threads]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ See also [[techtalk:ref:tools023#chasing_threads|Chasing Threads]] in the REF section of the Sportsterpedia. \\
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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 =====

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