Preventative fix for sumping
#41
03-21-2019, 09:46 AM
Road Captain
Hey guys - I bought a 2018 RGS back in Sept. 2017. I've been monitoring the sumping issue as best I can, and I havent noticed any signs of it yet.
Looking at the stone cold fix, the S&S Cam plate and fuel pump,or that new part from HD that seems to be doing an okay job from the few threads I read about it. I forget if that was the plate or pump. I got the recall notice for the clutch but I have been putting that off because I wanted to decide what to do about the sumping issue. So I'm getting ready to get that recall done, and I was thinking I would have them throw the new HD part in there while they have it. I figured I could run it by you guys to get your thoughts... Also, I know I've seen the part number for that floating around the forums but I cant seem to find it. So if anybody does have it handy I would appreciate it if you could share it with me. Thanks!
Looking at the stone cold fix, the S&S Cam plate and fuel pump,or that new part from HD that seems to be doing an okay job from the few threads I read about it. I forget if that was the plate or pump. I got the recall notice for the clutch but I have been putting that off because I wanted to decide what to do about the sumping issue. So I'm getting ready to get that recall done, and I was thinking I would have them throw the new HD part in there while they have it. I figured I could run it by you guys to get your thoughts... Also, I know I've seen the part number for that floating around the forums but I cant seem to find it. So if anybody does have it handy I would appreciate it if you could share it with me. Thanks!
From as previous thread:
Oil cooled engines:
Oil pump: 62400178
Oil cover plate: 62400206
Twin cooled engines:
Oil pump: 62400182
Oil cover plate: 62400206
Last edited by Steve N,; 03-21-2019 at 09:51 AM.
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#42
03-21-2019, 11:49 AM
Grand HDF Member
Note, I'm not saying it's a bad product. I'm just saying that not even the manufacturer themselves claim that it's a sumping fix, so if you're putting it in to prevent sumping, you probably should rethink that.
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lp (03-21-2019)
#43
03-21-2019, 04:44 PM
I think you may have been misinformed. We've had at least one report of someone with the S&S pump who sumped, and when they asked S&S about it, S&S is reported to have said "we never said it would fix sumping."
Note, I'm not saying it's a bad product. I'm just saying that not even the manufacturer themselves claim that it's a sumping fix, so if you're putting it in to prevent sumping, you probably should rethink that.
Note, I'm not saying it's a bad product. I'm just saying that not even the manufacturer themselves claim that it's a sumping fix, so if you're putting it in to prevent sumping, you probably should rethink that.
#46
03-23-2019, 04:40 AM
Seriously? So it was all in my head when my 17 ate itself with a simple SE stage 2?!!
There is no single silver bullet against this issue; we all know that. We also know most M8s will never have a problem, but if I want a little added assurance in preperation for a bigger build by installing a better pump/cam plate or the new HD back plate or whatever, that's my choice. Pretty sure I've earned the right to spend my money and time the way I decide. Besides, it's too late. The S&S pump/plate was purchased months ago and the install will be finished tomorrow.
#47
03-23-2019, 07:52 AM
Stellar HDF Member
Seriously? So it was all in my head when my 17 ate itself with a simple SE stage 2?!!
There is no single silver bullet against this issue; we all know that. We also know most M8s will never have a problem, but if I want a little added assurance in preperation for a bigger build by installing a better pump/cam plate or the new HD back plate or whatever, that's my choice. Pretty sure I've earned the right to spend my money and time the way I decide. Besides, it's too late. The S&S pump/plate was purchased months ago and the install will be finished tomorrow.
#48
03-23-2019, 07:53 AM
