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Post by andy on Dec 2, 2023 6:25:49 GMT -5
I've got my engine assembled and back in the frame,all fine. Not quite ready for the first fire up but poured a litre of oil into the crankcase via the breather stub and 1&1/2 litres into the frame filler neck [as per Haynes manual]. Deliberately gonna give it a 2-3 days to settle and watch for any distinct drop in oil level after wet sumping woes in the past.Need an opinion on this concern :- the pivot shaft that the camchain tensioner hinges on asks for an O ring to be fitted to it...which I've overlooked. Is this shaft under any oil pressure ? could it be possible that oil could get by and into the sump when engine not running ? No problem to whip the cover off and fit a fresh O ring. Thoughts ?
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neal
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We may need a bigger hammer.
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Post by neal on Dec 3, 2023 7:25:57 GMT -5
Hey Andy,
I can't answer query about oil pressure, but if you have had wet sumping issues in the past is it not a good idea to fit new o ring if it is not a big job? Rules out one possible (if improbable) cause and will be one less thing to concern you. If you fit new o ring and wet sumping persists o ring can be ruled out. If you do not fit o ring and wet sumping persists you are going to fit a new o ring anyway so would make sense to do it now. Just my 2 cents mate, hope this is of some assistance.
My SR used to wet sump like a swine before rebuild, when I split motor I found previous owner had fitted oil pump seals the wrong way round. Unlikely this will be your problem be worth checking.
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Post by andy on Dec 3, 2023 12:25:41 GMT -5
Agreed 👍. Level definitely dropping even though I’ve not fired it up for the first time so took the cover off and other than the o ring I wrote about I’m going to renew the oil seal that fits in the cover over the bottom crankshaft stub….. I can’t see anything else I can replace . More later when I’ve got it back together.
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Post by andy on Dec 17, 2023 14:49:20 GMT -5
Reckon I've finally cracked it,replaced pump seals,crankshaft seal,double and treble checked the bypass seal was protruding far enough to make an oiltight seal and all is well. Used to be a noticeable difference in oil level after 2-3 days,now looks if its holding up  |
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Post by stevep on Dec 17, 2023 15:50:13 GMT -5
Wa-hey! Bet it feels good to have slain that dragon. Persistence pays off. You'll be raising a glass of something in celebration! I can recommend the 20/40....
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Post by gcrank1 on Dec 19, 2023 12:34:17 GMT -5
Eggnog suits the season!
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