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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Anyone have a problem with the oil filler spout hitting the lower starter screw/nut assy?? I have an 2006 eglide that I installed a new ALL ***** starter in and now the oil filler hits the screw assy and causes the oil filler to leak oil!! Just wondering if anyone elese has seen this??
 
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Your starter must be just a bit longer than a stock one. Without seeing any pictures, could you mill the oil filler cover some to fit better?
 
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Actually,I milled the screw and changed to a lower profile nut, also milled the oil filler some! Reinstalled with new gasket and RTV sealer, have to wait and see!
 
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