oil pump and cam plate failed
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oil pump and cam plate failed
The oil pressure on the 06 ultra seemed kind of low 15-20 psi when hot above 2000 rpm, \\; so I took it in to the dealer before my warranty ran out \\;(2 days left) \\; They tell me I need a new oil pump and the cam plate is worn? \\; Whats up with the cam plate? \\; Any \\;thoughts or should I have them check anything else... \\; \\;
Road Master
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
RE: oil pump and cam plate failed
The oil pump sits against the cam plate and can score it. \\; I had mine go at 25k. \\; I noticed some extra fuzzies on the drain plug when changing the oil and tore it down to investigate, thinking it was a cam bearing. \\; The only scoring I could find was in the oil pump and cam plate. \\; I changed them out with the Screaming Eagle billet cam plate and high volume oil pump. \\; Did Andrews 26g cams while I was in there. \\; I have pics in a thread "metal in oil".
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From: Carlin, Nevada
RE: oil pump and cam plate failed
With chronic low pressure, check juggs for scarring. \\; look at oil drain plug for evidence of the jugg scarring. \\; This can trash fly wheel assembly if it has gone on too long. \\; When you replace, go with a Feuling brand oil pump and cam plate. \\; Feuling is aboslutely the best you can get!  \\;If you have not gone gear drive cams yet, now is the time! \\; Check on Ebay, American Classic Motors has a store with a package deal at an awsome price. \\;
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RE: oil pump and cam plate failed
I'd be just as concerned with the reason they failed. \\; Have them check crank runout. \\; If you have excess runout you'll be doing this all again later on your own dime.
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Road Master
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
RE: oil pump and cam plate failed
I'd be just as concerned with the reason they failed. \\;\\\\\\; Have them check crank runout. \\;\\\\\\; If you have excess runout you'll be doing this all again later on your own dime.
In my case the crank runout was within spec. I suspect the wavey spring used in the oil pump itself, but there was no way to tell for sure.
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From: Columbus,Indiana/ Arecibo,Puerto Rico
RE: oil pump and cam plate failed
doughbk, I went through the same low oil pressure routine. At 23,000 I had a Fueling pump and baisley spring with gear drive and Andrews Cams installed. My cam runout is about .001 but if i was to do it over, I'd put in the 07 setup of their smaller cam chain and shoe setup. Nobody talks about the shoes wearing on 07/08 bikes . Mine is noisey with the gear drive. I love the preformance of the 26's at low end. Just my $.02 \\; \\; Dan
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RE: oil pump and cam plate failed
A compression and leakdown test should tell you if you have bigger problems.
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