New primary cover leaking and then stopping...
#1
New primary cover leaking and then stopping...
Ok I have an issue. I just installed a softail primary on my Dyna street bob since the shifter rod hole wouldn't stay oil tight.
Last time when I took the primary off it leaked for about 300km's and then it stopped. Now i have the same issue, rode it today and found some leaking.
It this normal?? Can't really imagine that a new gasket should leak in or something before it actually seals.
Last time when I took the primary off it leaked for about 300km's and then it stopped. Now i have the same issue, rode it today and found some leaking.
It this normal?? Can't really imagine that a new gasket should leak in or something before it actually seals.
#3
When I put my cover on, just bumped up, it will rock on the ends in and out a good 1/32. That is how much it is bowed. I put a thin film of black rtv on the inner case, put the gasket on and put a thin film on the gasket facing out. Then I carefully work from center out tighten them with a straight handle drive socket. Then I let it dry till nex day and the rtv bead will just roll off. I ride it till it's hot and go one more time around this time with my extension socket on a 1/4 drive ratchet just using it between my fingers but snugging firmly. It should not leak and if it's right, will not. Be sure to use Harley's 3 layer gasket with the V shape to it. It's $30 over here but I can usually manage to use one twice since rtv peals off.
#6
It's clearly coming from the bottom... if it hasn't stopped today I'll just order the new gasket and use the RTV method with the tightening scheme
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Did you check if the primary cover is bowed on a flat surface like a glass window plate or a mirror?
Are you sure the oil comes from the primary case? You could try to trace the leak with a mirror and a flashlight. The inner primary main shaft seal could be leaking as well....
#10
Hmmm, not good news, Tim.
Did you check if the primary cover is bowed on a flat surface like a glass window plate or a mirror?
Are you sure the oil comes from the primary case? You could try to trace the leak with a mirror and a flashlight. The inner primary main shaft seal could be leaking as well....
Did you check if the primary cover is bowed on a flat surface like a glass window plate or a mirror?
Are you sure the oil comes from the primary case? You could try to trace the leak with a mirror and a flashlight. The inner primary main shaft seal could be leaking as well....