Not enough oil
07-24-2014, 09:41 AM
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SmokeyJoe101
Opened her up and added about 3 more ounces to bring it up to par. Changed the gasket to boot.
Why change the gasket?? I have the orig gasket, no leaks have open and close the primary 6 to 8 times........
07-24-2014, 10:00 AM
Road Captain
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I have an RSD clarity cover and it uses a different gasket.
07-24-2014, 11:14 AM
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turnerbend
Why change the gasket?? I have the orig gasket, no leaks have open and close the primary 6 to 8 times........
If you`re careful I see no reason to change that gasket.
07-24-2014, 12:50 PM
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Well the one time I tried to reuse the gasket it leaked. So from the guy who asked it 35 ounce of oil is enough, I play it safe with my gaskets....
07-24-2014, 01:17 PM
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SmokeyJoe101
Well the one time I tried to reuse the gasket it leaked. So from the guy who asked it 35 ounce of oil is enough, I play it safe with my gaskets....
Smart man, why take the chance. For me if $hit can go wrong it certainly will. I take no chances either.
07-24-2014, 02:23 PM
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KCFLHRC
Smart man, why take the chance. For me if $hit can go wrong it certainly will. I take no chances either.
I wrench for a living, I see no value in " Oh, it will be ok" Always use a new seal.
07-24-2014, 05:09 PM
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sixguns
I wrench for a living, I see no value in " Oh, it will be ok" Always use a new seal.
Just a tip from one "wrench" to another:
If the gasket surface of your inner and outer primaries are clean and dry you can put a very light coat of clear RTV on both sides of the gasket and re-use it several times - those things are $30 each.
The derby cover gasket can be used over as well.
07-25-2014, 02:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
SmokeyJoe101
So today I changed the Primary oil and for the life of me I don't know how I did not buy enough oil, but I did not. I had one quart and about 2 or 3 ounces on top of that. The book calls for 38
Follow the check procedure in the owners manual, if it's low, add more!
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