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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 09:20 PM
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Oil blowing out of breather tubes I on 96 ultra classic fuel injected been riding all winter not setting at all it will suck the oil tank dry replaced umbrela valves new checkball valve and spring drain all of the oil checked all lines they are clear could a bad oil pump cause this?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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I'd guess that the timed breather valve, which rotates with the oil pump, has busted.

easy fix.

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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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Where is it located ?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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in the cam chest.

go to ronnies

http://www.shopronniesharleydavidson...partfinder.htm

click on motorcycle, select year, model, then crankcase gear side, and you'll see it

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BTW, most of the Guys here have late model bikes, there is also an Evo forum, smart guys with lots of hands-on.

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Mike you was right thanks so much should I go with plastic or steel replacement?
 
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