M8 sump check
02-28-2018, 09:27 PM
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Alabama
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M8 sump check
Took the plug out of oil pan on my M8 today to check on how much oil was in it as I have done on my Vtwin and it drained all the oil from the motor.Can anyone explain this to me?
02-28-2018, 09:35 PM
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What plug? Your suppose to remove the crank shaft position sensor.
02-28-2018, 09:37 PM
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Location: Alabama
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My bad...I removed the 3/8 hex plug that your not supposed to remove.
02-28-2018, 09:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
berniemc
My bad...I removed the 3/8 hex plug that your not supposed to remove.
Haha. It's all good, it happens. You should be able to still remove the crank shaft position sensor and measure how much comes out
02-28-2018, 09:41 PM
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Location: Alabama
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Thanks.Will do that tomorrow.Changed my oil a little early!
03-01-2018, 01:25 AM
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Bernie, Bernie, Bernie what are we going to do with you mate ?
03-01-2018, 04:56 AM
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You just can't make this stuff up folks,Why would you and hope you don't crack the casting putting it back in. It's probably gonna leak now,Good luck .
03-01-2018, 07:21 AM
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Probably not get a job as mechanic with Harley.It wont leak and I didnt crack case.Have took that plug out of my vtwins for years with no problems.
03-01-2018, 09:50 AM
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Sometimes searching for issues that you don't have can induce other issues. Better to leave well enough alone unless you have a problem.
03-01-2018, 12:17 PM
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Location: Alabama
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I finally drained the right place and got 4 ozs so that aint bad for 3600 miles I guess.
02-28-2018, 09:27 PM
M8 sump check
