Oil pump trouble
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 421
Likes: 1
From: louisiana
Oil pump trouble
I had a sheared woodruff key on oil Pump drive shaft at drive gear below pinion shaft. Replaced and am altogether again trying to prime Pump. I have external hose to feed port to watch oil go down in external oil reservoir. I have plenty air pressure at return port on case, just beside oil pressure port but no oil. Am I good are is this pushrods tappet created pressure? Have had much work on bike lately I have been lucky. Hopefully I will see some of you for Texas evo meet!
Last edited by Pinetop; Apr 26, 2017 at 11:55 AM. Reason: Mispelling
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 421
Likes: 1
From: louisiana
I have sifton oil Pump and it did not have diagram
Cant tell which one u are referring to one has a spring and cylinder and the other has spring and ball. In the past I would attach outside source of oil above engine but I installed new Pump fitting and stainless lines making it a PITA to use old method. Someone familiar with sifton pumps?
On another note Granite State Harley took down their Online parts diagrams for all Harley's and now I do not have a similar resource. Can someone PM me a current online source? Don't want big brother to strike info so please pm.
On another note Granite State Harley took down their Online parts diagrams for all Harley's and now I do not have a similar resource. Can someone PM me a current online source? Don't want big brother to strike info so please pm.
Last edited by Pinetop; Apr 28, 2017 at 01:10 AM. Reason: Spelling
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 21,026
Likes: 12,549
From: South Carolina
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 8,195
Likes: 3,085
From: NW AR
No. There's lots of comments on the internet. If you really feel worried about it, then put the spark plugs in the end of the wires and lay the plugs on the motor somewhere, or put alligator clips on the plugs to ground them.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 421
Likes: 1
From: louisiana
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 21,026
Likes: 12,549
From: South Carolina
If the pump is not primed, you can crank it until the cows come home and the light will still be on.
The inlet side of the pump is gravity fed, and until that pump is full of oil the pressure is not going to come up.
The check ball should be removed, and oil allowed to flow from the tank into the pump, or just pour some oil into the pump and reinstall the ball, spring and cap.
The inlet side of the pump is gravity fed, and until that pump is full of oil the pressure is not going to come up.
The check ball should be removed, and oil allowed to flow from the tank into the pump, or just pour some oil into the pump and reinstall the ball, spring and cap.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post