How do I prime my new engine with oil?
Procedure
- Fill the oil pan with a quality Break-In Oil.
- Prime the system by turning the oil pump with a power drill and Priming Tool, or with an external Engine Preluber.
- Rotate the crankshaft by hand, while priming the system. This ensures that oil gets around all the bearings and into all the internal oil passages.
What to do if your head light goes out on your Harley?
I’m now thinking that there must be a loose connector or ground wire inside the headlight nacelle, any guidance would be appreciated. Joe, throw a towel over your front fender and remove your head light bucket. Inspect your head light, head light plug, and harness. Make sure your connections can be secure and are without corrosion.
What should I do if my Head Light is not working?
Inspect your head light, head light plug, and harness. Make sure your connections can be secure and are without corrosion. While your nacelle is open, try to get a look at your passing lamp switch and it’s harness. If you do not see anything obvious, plug your headlight in while it hangs loose.
What should I do if my headlight bulb burns out?
Before you take your car into the mechanic consider the following options: Don’t handle the bulb with your bare fingers. Oils can cause bulbs to burn out quickly. Handle all headlight bulbs with surgical gloves and replace any existing bulbs that may have been handled incorrectly. The problem could be in your installation process.
Is it safe to work on headlight assembly?
The chances of running into any issues while working on your headlight assembly are relatively low in comparison to a lot of other automotive procedures. However, it is still necessary to outline a few essential safety guidelines when operating on any vehicle. Your engine is hot. Wait for it to cool down before working on it in any way.