Case Leak
I got it cleaned up and finally got a chance to go for a ride today. Lucas 20/50 in engine, primary and transmission. It looks like it's leaking from the inner primary onto the sprocket. Then dripping onto the drive belt and getting slung back onto the case. Definitley need to get this taken care of since I'm thinking the oil will wind up ruining the drive belt.
20/50 is the wrong thing to put in your primary, you need a 75w90 Hypoid gear oil....or ATF.
The leak is probably the Inner Primary Bearing seal and the bearing is possibly in need of replacement. Oil anywhere near the rear end is not a good thing so for the sake of 50 bucks and 3 hours work I would recommend that you do it ASAP.
The leak is probably the Inner Primary Bearing seal and the bearing is possibly in need of replacement. Oil anywhere near the rear end is not a good thing so for the sake of 50 bucks and 3 hours work I would recommend that you do it ASAP.
Thanks for the input. I have the service manual and parts manual, but to me it's not real clear on how to go about it. I checked with my indy and he recommended that once into the primary, also do the trans seals since you are almost there. Aslo replace the shifter seal and starter jackshaft seal.
Thanks for the input. I have the service manual and parts manual, but to me it's not real clear on how to go about it. I checked with my indy and he recommended that once into the primary, also do the trans seals since you are almost there. Aslo replace the shifter seal and starter jackshaft seal.
This was my first time doing this project and the first time really working on my bike. Read the Service Manual, get the appropriate tools (as my Dad said, "right tool for the right job.") and get after it.
It may seem daunting at first, but take your time and you can easily do this.
Well I took it to Pro Twin Performance / Baxter's Garage here in Lawrenceville. Jeremiah puller the inner primary housing and it turns out that the back of the housing was boogered up. Someone tried to get around it by using silicone on the seal, but it was still leaking. In addition to doing the seals, it will also be an inner primary housing.
Last edited by Tony_N; Jan 21, 2014 at 09:06 PM.
That's a good question John. Hopefully it worked for Pops2Ride.
I got beat on pretty good on this one but fortunately after over 1,000 miles
there's no leak and the spot on the case is bone dry. I know this doesn't mean
it will hold up forever but at this point it's a waiting game, but least the tiny
piece of box cutter blade hasn't split the cases yet
there's no leak and the spot on the case is bone dry. I know this doesn't mean
it will hold up forever but at this point it's a waiting game, but least the tiny
piece of box cutter blade hasn't split the cases yet
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