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Old Oct 23, 2021 | 05:50 PM
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Too much crankcase pressure on a 1999 fxd super glide tc88, new camplate oil pump,but I have big cams any help would be appreciated
 
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Old Oct 23, 2021 | 06:01 PM
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Have a look at fuelling vented dipstick
 
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Old Oct 23, 2021 | 06:35 PM
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To much crank case pressure based on what? What are the symptoms?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2021 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by fendertele2
Have a look at fuelling vented dipstick
i can only find those for 2006+
 
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Old Oct 27, 2021 | 10:02 PM
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I'm curious, how did you measure the "crackcase pressure?" Maybe remove the head breather bolts, connect a meter to it and start it up and check the pressure readings? Just seems kinda out there in left field.
 
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Time for a leak down test.
 
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