Oil coming out of my breather

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Technical Discussion' started by Ken n Jill, Jul 31, 2004.

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    Ken n Jill Guest

    One of these days I'll get to run a full tank of gas through her. I just got
    it runnin after my ign. problems. While it was down I had changed the oil
    using Mobil 1 15W50. I have made a couple of short runs while dialing in my
    timing with no problems (That I could see). So I took my first run down the
    hwy about 15 miles into it some people pulled along side of me and told me I
    was "loosing oil like crazy". Thanks to them or I would have lost the whole
    program (my oil pressure gauge was supposed to be in on Friday).
    Turns out it was pumping oil out the breather in the air cleaner. I have a
    1998 80" H-D engine approx 8000 miles with a S&S carb (super E?) I was told
    it had the "updated" breather kit but I cant tell, crane cams, short pipes
    and a crane ign. other than that I don't know much about it.
    anybody got a clue where to start looking? Thanks,
     
    Ken n Jill, Jul 31, 2004
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    Ken n Jill Guest

    When I changed my oil, the swingarm was up on a block. After I got it
    running and test drove it I checked the oil level and thought it looked a
    little low so I topped it off. Well I think it was too full and started to
    fill the crankcase through the vent and not allowing it to vent properly.
    after refilling it then sucking out the excess and bleeding the air out
    everything is back to normal. Seems the only way I learn things is by making
    a mistake first. Been that way all through life I think it's called the
    school of hard knocks. (I try to learn from other peoples mistakes perhaps
    someone can learn from mine)

    : One of these days I'll get to run a full tank of gas through her. I just
    got
    : it runnin after my ign. problems. While it was down I had changed the oil
    : using Mobil 1 15W50. I have made a couple of short runs while dialing in
    my
    : timing with no problems (That I could see). So I took my first run down
    the
    : hwy about 15 miles into it some people pulled along side of me and told me
    I
    : was "loosing oil like crazy". Thanks to them or I would have lost the
    whole
    : program (my oil pressure gauge was supposed to be in on Friday).
    : Turns out it was pumping oil out the breather in the air cleaner. I have a
    : 1998 80" H-D engine approx 8000 miles with a S&S carb (super E?) I was
    told
    : it had the "updated" breather kit but I cant tell, crane cams, short pipes
    : and a crane ign. other than that I don't know much about it.
    : anybody got a clue where to start looking? Thanks,
    :
    :
     
    Ken n Jill, Aug 1, 2004
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