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| ====== Converting to Vent Line Extensions ====== | ====== Converting to Vent Line Extensions ====== |
| | Excerpts of posts by XLF member 1200C ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/28874-stock-air-cleaner-box-modifications?t=47848)) |
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| ===== Using Spark Plug Boot Connectors ===== | ===== Using Spark Plug Boot Connectors ===== |
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| * Parts: \\ Available at most auto parts stores. | * Parts: \\ Available at most auto parts stores. |
| Route the hose with as few bends as needed and the filter out of the way. | Route the hose with as few bends as needed and the filter out of the way. |
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| | Hose splices in the spark plug boots. ((photo by 1200C of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47848))|Holes drilled in backing plate (not necessary). ((photo by 1200C of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47848))|Plastic hose "T" to splice both ends together. ((photo by 1200C of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47848))| | **Note**: \\ |
| | Heat may soften the rubber over time and the rubber boots will have to be replaced to keep oil from leaking around them. \\ |
| | Click on any pic to enlarge: ((photos by 1200C of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-intake-and-exhaust/sportster-motorcycle-air-intake-carburetor-efi-fuel-and-exhaust/28874-stock-air-cleaner-box-modifications?t=47848)) \\ |
| | | Hose splices in the spark plug boots. | Holes drilled in backing plate (not necessary). | Plastic hose "T" to splice both ends together. | |
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| |All assembled. ((photo by 1200C of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47848))|Filter for the hose end (not necessary). ((photo by 1200C of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47848))|| | | All assembled. | Filter for the hose end (not necessary). || |
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| |Inlet holes in A/C plugged. ((photo by 1200C of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47848))| | | Inlet holes in A/C plugged. | |
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| | ===== Vent Line Routing Pics ===== |
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| ===== Drag Specialties Breather Location Kit (EFI) ===== | | Stainless breather hoses routed to the ground. ((photo by renpia of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/33424-i-am-quitting-harley-s-forever/page3#post715969)) | |
| Here is the OEM ham can without the filter. \\ | |{{:techtalk:ref:engmech:breather_mod_1_by_renpia.jpg?direct&300|}}| |
| The two bolts on either side of it are the breather bolts that go into the heads. \\ | |
| (and where the oil mist comes out). \\ | |
| With the stock configuration, the mist is vented right back into the intake. ((photo by Hagen of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=146084&page=11)) \\ | |
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| |There are 3 holes for mounting the A/C & carb. \\ One on each head / one centered to the intake. ((photo by Hagen of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=146084&page=11))|Drag Specialties relocation kit. ((photo by Hagen of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=146084&page=11))| | |
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| |Bracket and breather bolts installed. ((photo by Hagen of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=146084&page=11))|Hoses run down under the intake. ((photo by Hagen of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=146084&page=11))|NRHS backing plate hiding the assembly. ((photo by Hagen of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=146084&page=11))| | |
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