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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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My FXRT has a wet sumping problem. Have replaced the check valve ball and spring, no difference. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Could be that it won't stop until the seat for the ball gets some attention.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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I changed the check ball and spring, tapped the seat using the old ball, and it did not seem to help much. I have noticed that some oil brands seem to seep into the sump more than others. Using Lucas oil treatment has dramatically reduced the problem for me.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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How much oil is in the system??
Remember to Not add oil till after you run it awhile....
Is it an S$S pump??
 
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 03:30 PM
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let it run for 10 minutes or so and purge all out above the valve. it should stop after a cup or two. check level after its done and ride it more to keep from happening.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2014 | 04:07 PM
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Some S&S pumps from awhile back sump terribly...I have one...
 
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