Last edited by rokytnji; 9th October 2018 at 20:26.. could you find one for an ironhead? Return to the engine or the tank? I do not have anything hooked to the oil pressure sending unit. Last edited by Scuba10jdl; 12th October 2018 at 03:51.. 12th October 2018. Ironhead sportster oil line routing diagram. A sticky needs to be made. Thats JUST what I needed a lot Gremlin!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ironhead oil line routing how to and where to!? Scuba's picture is like my '71 XLH line routing with one detail that might clarify things. CC Member/Contributor. Location: beaufort, NC. My pleasure DownEastChopers. I put my tank bungs into the outer walls of the tank where the lines should connect but without having to use the internal standpipes.
Join Date: May 2004. Sounds like you've got it. For all Ironhead's the filter and cooler are connected in the return path. Last edited by rokytnji; 10th October 2018 at 00:12.. Senior Chief Know It All 2nd Class. Hook it up like an evo? Here ya go... 02-16-2013 #5. You may not post new threads.
And are you looking to run an aftermarket/remote oil filter? When the lines on my bike were hooked up by a PO, it looked like they were done wrong and the motor starved of oil, with the expected results. Thanks in advance!!!!! Vent line from backside of cam case to the vent on the tank. Ironhead sportster oil line routing. Tank) Shortest line. Hope these help: Return Oil. It was a banner fuckin year at the bender house. Hook up your feed line to the pump fitting and kick the motor over till oil comes out the return fitting. Although it is called a vent it is really a air return to the motor).
It has 4 spigot holes (1 drain, 2 for feed/return from the oil. And the Titanic was built by professionals. I was thinking of using a remote filter anyway so i f this is the best option i'll just do that. I just need to know how to put this one here, plug the other end there, etc. I've included a photo which should help.
I don't know how many hoses it comes to, but each one needs to be painted with a different color latex paint. Filter mount, and 1 to the engine case). In what order do you run this and where is the best place to add a filter in it. I had challenging moments like yours. So how is this different on an older Iron head if any? This is an issue that comes up time and agina.
Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH 1000. Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests). Ironhead sportster oil pump. The XLH from 67 on is very different and has it's feed line to the back of the oil pump and the vent line comes out of the back of the cam cover returning to the tank and the return line on the top of the right hand case. Other Motorcycle Year: 1990. It's always best to post pics so we can see what you have or don't have. The other one will be the vent fitting. You may not edit your posts.
I just want to know how to do it right. Latex paint sticks really good to rubber. On my tank the bottom is the feed but the other three are just open so they can be any one of the others you want. Moon tank- That's cool! Any help would be awesome. Location: Texas/Mexican Border. Location: Monroe, La. Which of the three fittings is the return, feed, and which one is the vent?
Location: boston, ma. Filter mount, and 1 return line). Somebody needs to do the following. Location: Alexandria, al. 9th October 2018. oil line routing-a thought.
How many individual hoses are there, anyway? Line sticky already on the forum? Do not vent to atmosphere this must go to the motor, usually the rear of the cam cover). In pics they are all black and I can't for the life of me figure out "feed" and "return" Feed the engine or the tank? I don't want to have to think that hard. All spin on filters receive dirty oil on the outside and deliver filtered oil out the center. Location: Atlanta, ga. Bike Year, Make, Engine: Zero Engineering Road Hopper, FLHPI. 1972 XLCH w/ stock oil. 1 Oil feed (I believe the oil feed is the same on all, tank to pump direct). Love those moon eyes. 3 Vent (This hose is often 1/4" so that leaves only 2 hoses to figure out). Using the oil press sending unit? I live in fear of doing it wrong after a total rebuild and I've looked at the FSM at the diagram and it makes no immediate sense.
06-30-2006, 05:42 PM. Prime the pump, then run without the filter till you see oil at the filter mount, install filter, then watch for oil returning to the tank. Am I missing anything? Posts: 1, 626. great pic - but i do have 1 question now: i have a round oil.
It's only 3 hoses, no rocket science needed. I got a 71 ironhead I ought it with just motor and trans and frame I got the bike ready to ride now just need oil lines ran i got two fittings behind the camcase/ sprocket cover. The FSM has oil line routing diagrams. That'll be the line to run to cooler/ filter and back to the tank. Pay close attention to the year of your cases as the hose positions changes between years. Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1972. Unless the cases are sumped, the feed side of the pump is is obviously working when you see oil returning to the tank. Other Motorcycle Model: 1200 Chopper XL. I usually connect the cooler after the filter but you don't "have" to.
Take pictures so any damn fool like me can follow the lines. Everything else I could get pics now for them. Make an improved sticky. Edit: Kinda grinning at my posts. So somebody who is redoing their oil. Anyone know if this is correct? As you progress, if you are fitting the "lunchbox" oil tank used from 66-70 the oil feed out is at the bottom, the return line is about 3/4 up the rear of the tank and the vent is at the top. What should i do with the extra spigot hole in the oil tank and how do i know that enough oil would get thru the one line that is running? But here's an idea to simplify it. Makes sense with everything being shared. Club Chopper Member.