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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 02:06 PM
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Hello, replaced both cam chain tensioners on my 2005 HD Road King Custom but when I put it all back together my oil pump is not working?

Any Idea why? Should there be an O ring behind the oil pump around the crank shaft?

Appreciate any suggestions? thx
 
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did you follow the procedures to align the oil pump correctly?
 
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J&P cycles has a video of this procedure. I'd suggest watching that if a service manual is not available. Also check youtube.
 
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Did the idiot light go out after start, where the lifters knocking?
 
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Yea, there is a large O-ring behind the pump. But are you absolutely sure you put the pump back in exactly the same way it came out? You didn't by any chance place one of the spacers on the outside of the smaller feed gerotor?
 
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You didn't by any chance place one of the spacers on the outside of the smaller feed gerotor?[/QUOTE]
bet he did. that will do it. better take apart and check
 
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Thanks for all your suggestions, have taken apart will try again.
 
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Thanks for all your suggestions, have taken apart will try again.
Check the available videos first and let us know if you fixed your problem.
 
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Well I took everything a part and followed the manual. Put it all back together and still no oil? Should I change the oil pump?
 
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How do you know it's not working?
 
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