oil migration question
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Road Master
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From: OC California
RE: oil migration question
Pinion, you are so right on the money. Thought it was centered but I did not double check it. I read the Service manual section on the breather last night and determined I screwed the pooch trying to take a shortcut with the breather timing. Pulling the pinion gear is going to be a pleasure compared to pulling the engine again. I will probably burn a tool using your plan. I might not use the old printing press roller though. 
That would be harder to find than the actual Harley tool. Thanks for all the help.
72 Chopper. If I was certain the breather was timed I would be pulling the other cover and heading straight for the transfer valve. If the problem continues after the breather is timed thats where I am going next. Thanks.
That would be harder to find than the actual Harley tool. Thanks for all the help.72 Chopper. If I was certain the breather was timed I would be pulling the other cover and heading straight for the transfer valve. If the problem continues after the breather is timed thats where I am going next. Thanks.
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From: Houston Texas
RE: oil migration question
Great Cal....... Be sure to read the manual closely when you reinstall the pinion. The tool is used to install it as well as remove it and the distance is specified as 5/16 inch as I recall. But again, see the manual for the exact dimension you need to hit..........pg
ps: There is another part of the tool that I did not include in the photo that is used to remove the gear. This takes the place of the half round. You will be able to get it off OK.
Just remember the thread in the crank is left hand 5/16-24. The pinion gear is a push fit on the shaft. If it is too loose, then a new pinion gear is in order but I am sure yours is fine.
ps: There is another part of the tool that I did not include in the photo that is used to remove the gear. This takes the place of the half round. You will be able to get it off OK.
Just remember the thread in the crank is left hand 5/16-24. The pinion gear is a push fit on the shaft. If it is too loose, then a new pinion gear is in order but I am sure yours is fine.
RE: oil migration question
Do I have to use that kind of special remover/installer?
Example: Could I use this substractor \\;(See pic).
And when installing just use a rubber mallet to drive it back in?
[IMG]local://upfiles/37704/C2EC52FA562B467893197784B1D7B631.jpg[/IMG]
Example: Could I use this substractor \\;(See pic).
And when installing just use a rubber mallet to drive it back in?
[IMG]local://upfiles/37704/C2EC52FA562B467893197784B1D7B631.jpg[/IMG]
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Houston Texas
RE: oil migration question
The pinion gear may be tapped back on using a small hammer and a deep socket, but the problem is removing the gear.
With a tool like you show, the claws cannot get behind the gear to grab it because of the oil pump breather tube/spiral gear.
That is why the needed remover is so strange looking. See illustration of this tool.
You can make one yourself (as I did) if you can work a little metal.
Use the illustration as a guide and it should give you an idea of what you need to make...........pg
[IMG]local://upfiles/8331/0D66F74E30914A51A0AA398B1E950A48.jpg[/IMG]
With a tool like you show, the claws cannot get behind the gear to grab it because of the oil pump breather tube/spiral gear.
That is why the needed remover is so strange looking. See illustration of this tool.
You can make one yourself (as I did) if you can work a little metal.
Use the illustration as a guide and it should give you an idea of what you need to make...........pg
[IMG]local://upfiles/8331/0D66F74E30914A51A0AA398B1E950A48.jpg[/IMG]
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