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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 09:08 PM
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Just completed upgrade with SE oil pump kit... Pretty sure everything was done correct..., any clues on why oil pressure Light won't go off. Ran for a sec but afraid oil is not pumping. Help
 
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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 10:39 PM
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When I did my oil pump the light stayed on for a few minutes after I started it for the first time. Hasn't came back on since. 10+ miles ago.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 09:32 PM
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UOTE=sn95bullitt;14159858]When I did my oil pump the light stayed on for a few minutes after I started it for the first time. Hasn't came back on since. 10+ miles ago.[/QUOTE]

I am afraid to let it run to long with the light on..., how long did u let it run
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 09:33 PM
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5 mins.
 
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Was the light on before you did the pump? What else did you do when you changed the oil pump?
 
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It shouldn't take more than 30 seconds & that won't hurt anything, but it's best to take the plugs put & turn it over for 10-15 sec at a time 2 or 3 times.
 
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Installed SE oil pump kit..., bike was blowing oil out of breather..., cam tensor. Broke and clogged oil pump.
 
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Pull the plug wires and run the starter a few times.
 
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Removed the o ring from Between the cam plate and oil pump...., not used on SE oil pump kit. Only used when using original oil pump.. Next need to replace push rod o rings...., snapped on in half installing o rings. Should be old for Sturgis now
 
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