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Old Jul 26, 2015 | 10:27 PM
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After a grip it & rip it type ride today I noticed some engine oil splatter on the rt side oil tank, then found more on the rear push rod tube & header pipe. The oil seem'd to be coming out of the bottom of the intake/throttle body... WTF ?
I checked the oil... not over full.
Any clues?
 
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Old Jul 27, 2015 | 06:01 AM
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It's most likely coming from the crankcase breathers that discharge into the air cleaner - make sure you don't fill it above the 75% mark on the dipstick (hot), and in most cases that resolves it.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2015 | 09:53 AM
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Thanks 1004ron,
I've kept the oil level on the low end, just above the add oil mark. I guess goin full throttle for a few miles here and there puts out alot of crank case pressure
 
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Old Jul 27, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Make sure your A/C element is not overly oiled if it's a oiled one.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2015 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by woodman
Make sure your A/C element is not overly oiled if it's a oiled one.
Good pointer - a fouled air filter could cause a suction on the crankcase vents.


If it persists, consider venting to atmosphere through a filter - may good kits posted on this forum.
 
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