Oil pressure at idle? 1986 1340
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04-19-2018, 12:00 PM
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#22
04-23-2018, 09:59 AM
Wow...alot of different answers here. Now I'm confused. Reason?
I know the gauge is working, because when i did the oil change i was getting 25-30 on start-up and around 5 at isle when warm.
It was a nice day yesterday so i decided to take it for 2 5min rides. My oil pressure dropped to zero when it got hot. Even in 4th gear doing 55mph i had nothing reading on the oil gauge. Even though i was getting good pressure at start-up.
I didnt hear the motor doing any "clanking" as someone suggested that if it isn't doing that, I'm good to go. I should also say that at the time of the oil change, i put 1/3rd of a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer.
I know the gauge is working, because when i did the oil change i was getting 25-30 on start-up and around 5 at isle when warm.
It was a nice day yesterday so i decided to take it for 2 5min rides. My oil pressure dropped to zero when it got hot. Even in 4th gear doing 55mph i had nothing reading on the oil gauge. Even though i was getting good pressure at start-up.
I didnt hear the motor doing any "clanking" as someone suggested that if it isn't doing that, I'm good to go. I should also say that at the time of the oil change, i put 1/3rd of a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer.
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04-23-2018, 11:10 AM
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Wow...alot of different answers here. Now I'm confused. Reason?
I know the gauge is working, because when i did the oil change i was getting 25-30 on start-up and around 5 at isle when warm.
It was a nice day yesterday so i decided to take it for 2 5min rides. My oil pressure dropped to zero when it got hot. Even in 4th gear doing 55mph i had nothing reading on the oil gauge. Even though i was getting good pressure at start-up.
I didnt hear the motor doing any "clanking" as someone suggested that if it isn't doing that, I'm good to go. I should also say that at the time of the oil change, i put 1/3rd of a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer.
I know the gauge is working, because when i did the oil change i was getting 25-30 on start-up and around 5 at isle when warm.
It was a nice day yesterday so i decided to take it for 2 5min rides. My oil pressure dropped to zero when it got hot. Even in 4th gear doing 55mph i had nothing reading on the oil gauge. Even though i was getting good pressure at start-up.
I didnt hear the motor doing any "clanking" as someone suggested that if it isn't doing that, I'm good to go. I should also say that at the time of the oil change, i put 1/3rd of a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer.
#24
04-23-2018, 12:13 PM
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Wow...alot of different answers here. Now I'm confused. Reason?
I know the gauge is working, because when i did the oil change i was getting 25-30 on start-up and around 5 at isle when warm.
It was a nice day yesterday so i decided to take it for 2 5min rides. My oil pressure dropped to zero when it got hot. Even in 4th gear doing 55mph i had nothing reading on the oil gauge. Even though i was getting good pressure at start-up.
I didnt hear the motor doing any "clanking" as someone suggested that if it isn't doing that, I'm good to go. I should also say that at the time of the oil change, i put 1/3rd of a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer.
I know the gauge is working, because when i did the oil change i was getting 25-30 on start-up and around 5 at isle when warm.
It was a nice day yesterday so i decided to take it for 2 5min rides. My oil pressure dropped to zero when it got hot. Even in 4th gear doing 55mph i had nothing reading on the oil gauge. Even though i was getting good pressure at start-up.
I didnt hear the motor doing any "clanking" as someone suggested that if it isn't doing that, I'm good to go. I should also say that at the time of the oil change, i put 1/3rd of a bottle of Lucas oil stabilizer.
use the light and Forget about it...
#25
04-23-2018, 12:20 PM
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#26
04-23-2018, 01:43 PM
-I'm a newbie (no experience)
-not a stock Harley (custom hand built by my dad)
-picture I posted of an obvious overseas aftermarket dash)
-I mentioned....sure there is a light. I have no idea if it's hooked up. Could be just attached to a battery feed and will stay on forever.
-maybe that's why my dad added the pressure gauge.
So so when I have seen posts on here AND other threads of people posting numbers (psi) at revs on a hot day....and mine shows nothing on a cool day, 5min after warming up....you can see my concern. My father built his dream bike 2 years before passing away....so I would like to do it justice and keep every part on it that he had a hand in.
Looks like I will have to take the dash off and make sure the oil light line is hooked to what?? Lol
Last edited by Deaners1969; 04-23-2018 at 01:45 PM.
#27
04-23-2018, 01:49 PM
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04-23-2018, 04:34 PM
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