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Apr 11, 2006 | 04:20 PM

blukrom

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I posted this on another form but got no response so I thought I might try it over here.

I have and 05 RK custom and installed the HD automatic primary adjuster a few weeks ago. I used a brand new HD gasket (cleaned all the surfaces) and torqued everything to the harley specs using the pattern specified in the manual. Now I notice that its wet under the area where the clutch lives and Im getting a silver dollar sized oil mark on the floor. What the heck???? Help? Can anyone offer any advice?

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Apr 11, 2006 | 04:36 PM

Kahuna

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RE: Primary leak

Could be one of two things:
- Your Derby cover gasket is pinched!
- Your Primary Shaft Seal is leaking.

If it didn't leak until after your part installation, I would think the Derby cover seal is the culprit. I would check the gasket for cuts or pinched areas. However, the shaft seal leak is pretty common.

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I posted this on another form but got no response so I thought I might try it over here.

I have and 05 RK custom and installed the HD automatic primary adjuster a few weeks ago. I used a brand new HD gasket (cleaned all the surfaces) and torqued everything to the harley specs using the pattern specified in the manual. Now I notice that its wet under the area where the clutch lives and Im getting a silver dollar sized oil mark on the floor. What the heck???? Help? Can anyone offer any advice?

thanks.

Apr 11, 2006 | 06:06 PM

ricoman

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RE: Primary leak

did you put a new o-ring on the primary drain plug? and torque it to spec?

Apr 11, 2006 | 11:45 PM

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Thanks for the replys.
I did take take extra care not to damage the derby cover gasket and I dont feel any oil around it. So I think that part is okay.
But regarding the drain plug I didnt change the o ring, but Im pretty sure I torqued it. I will need to go check it though now that you mentioned it.

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Apr 11, 2006 | 11:50 PM

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RE: Primary leak

Had my Primary Shaft Seal replaced under warranty on my 05 Road King today.

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Apr 11, 2006 | 11:54 PM

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I dont think its the shaft seal because it ws fine before I opened it up. But you never know It could have gone bad at the same time. I hope not but I will check it as well.