Oil Change question
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RE: Oil Change question
ORIGINAL: 1FLTRI4ME
The sealant was on the plugs from the factory or the dealer(dealer did the 1K).
Why is it not a good idea?
BTW,I'm not reffering to red,blue or any Loctite that is for holding. It's the white stuff.
The sealant was on the plugs from the factory or the dealer(dealer did the 1K).
Why is it not a good idea?
BTW,I'm not reffering to red,blue or any Loctite that is for holding. It's the white stuff.
First off I wouldn't want to chance using any kind of loctite at all on any nut or bolt that treds into my engine. Can you imagine if it gets into the engine oil.
The service manual does not say to use any kind of loctite at all on the trany or engine drain plugs, just check o-rings and replace if need then install drain plugs and tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs. The Primary would be the same inspect drain plug for cuts or tears and replace as necessary then tighten plug to 30-60 in-lbs
Road Captain
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From: Reston, Virginia
RE: Oil Change question
Keep in mind when you screw the oil filter off you gotta put something under it to keep it from draining all over your frame. I use the flattened cardboard box the filter came in and channel the oil into the drian pan.
Cruiser
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From: Oswego, NY
RE: Oil Change question
I purchased a HD Service Manual from Cycle Manuals Inc. (cyclemanual.com) - $54.95 + $4.00 shipping. HD part manual for touring models is 99843-07 for an 07 - (on the HD web page the manual is listed for $58.00). I don't plan on any major do-it-yourself repairs - just like to see how it is put together and may help with some "small" tasks. Earlier years the last 2 numbers are the model year. So - - on page 7-30 of the manual (transmission section) it shows a baffle in the pan. It appears to separate the enginefluid from the transmission fluid. Some good pictures on page 3-13(engine section of the manual).
Road Warrior
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From: Columbus,Indiana/ Arecibo,Puerto Rico
RE: Oil Change question
I reguards to the white liquid thread sealer, it would not hurt anything .The industrial machinery builders and hydraulic co. have been using it for years. It will mix with most oils and will not hurt anything, but that white tapestuff is a no no. it can stop up a filter or a oil passage.. 35+ yrs as a precision machine rebuilder/ repairman. Cummins Inc.
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From: Citizen of the Republic of Texas, now in GA
RE: Oil Change question
ORIGINAL: 04RoadKing
First off I wouldn't want to chance using any kind of loctite at all on any nut or bolt that treds into my engine. Can you imagine if it gets into the engine oil.
The service manual does not say to use any kind of loctite at all on the trany or engine drain plugs, just check o-rings and replace if need then install drain plugs and tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs. The Primary would be the same inspect drain plug for cuts or tears and replace as necessary then tighten plug to 30-60 in-lbs
ORIGINAL: 1FLTRI4ME
The sealant was on the plugs from the factory or the dealer(dealer did the 1K).
Why is it not a good idea?
BTW,I'm not reffering to red,blue or any Loctite that is for holding. It's the white stuff.
The sealant was on the plugs from the factory or the dealer(dealer did the 1K).
Why is it not a good idea?
BTW,I'm not reffering to red,blue or any Loctite that is for holding. It's the white stuff.
The service manual does not say to use any kind of loctite at all on the trany or engine drain plugs, just check o-rings and replace if need then install drain plugs and tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs. The Primary would be the same inspect drain plug for cuts or tears and replace as necessary then tighten plug to 30-60 in-lbs
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RE: Oil Change question
ORIGINAL: berettag
Keep in mind when you screw the oil filter off you gotta put something under it to keep it from draining all over your frame. I use the flattened cardboard box the filter came in and channel the oil into the drian pan.
Keep in mind when you screw the oil filter off you gotta put something under it to keep it from draining all over your frame. I use the flattened cardboard box the filter came in and channel the oil into the drian pan.
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Mike
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RE: Oil Change question
ORIGINAL: StreetGlide2006
I use a sheet of the misses tin foil, it can be molded right under the filter and the oil runs into the pan.
I use a sheet of the misses tin foil, it can be molded right under the filter and the oil runs into the pan.