Cracked crankcase need replacement 2001 FatBoy
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You might as well put one of these in the spot where your old plug was.
Then you can drain the sump without cracking the cases again.
That might make you feel a little better about the money you're gonna spend on getting the cases welded and that you actually improved the thing by being able to drain all the oil out of the sump so it doesn't mix with the fresh new oil.
What a simple idea. Too bad Harley didn't think of it.
Here's the website:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/423-968
Then you can drain the sump without cracking the cases again.
That might make you feel a little better about the money you're gonna spend on getting the cases welded and that you actually improved the thing by being able to drain all the oil out of the sump so it doesn't mix with the fresh new oil.
What a simple idea. Too bad Harley didn't think of it.
Here's the website:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/423-968
Last edited by Jester750; Feb 17, 2012 at 01:52 PM.
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This looks interesting, Jester. Everyone always talks about dirty oil mixing with new, but this is the first time I've seen this. Anyone put one of these in...or is it still risky with over tightening?
You might as well put one of these in the spot where your old plug was.
Then you can drain the sump without cracking the cases again.
That might make you feel a little better about the money you're gonna spend on getting the cases welded and that you actually improved the thing by being able to drain all the oil out of the sump so it doesn't mix with the fresh new oil.
What a simple idea. Too bad Harley didn't think of it.
Here's the website:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/423-968
Then you can drain the sump without cracking the cases again.
That might make you feel a little better about the money you're gonna spend on getting the cases welded and that you actually improved the thing by being able to drain all the oil out of the sump so it doesn't mix with the fresh new oil.
What a simple idea. Too bad Harley didn't think of it.
Here's the website:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/423-968
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another one for having it welded.
the plug with a plug shown above should be available at you local "real" auto parts store.. napa, or fishers.. or something like that.. the box store autozone and advance may not have it or know what you're even talking about.
the plug with a plug shown above should be available at you local "real" auto parts store.. napa, or fishers.. or something like that.. the box store autozone and advance may not have it or know what you're even talking about.
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The OP said he cracked the case "by trying to remove the nuts right below the crankcase". That sounds to me like he cracked it breaking one of the plugs loose.
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