When to dis-assemble an oil pump for repair?
If no oil pressure or return oil is not indicated at the oil tank, when engine is running, or an excess amount of oil is blown from the breather pipe, dis-assemble the oil pump for repair. Damage can occur by way of a foreign object lodged in the oil pump gearing. Check your FSM for dis-assembly and repair. 44)
What to do if your oil pump check ball is not working?
If replacing the ball and spring doesn’t fix it, I will try lapping the seat. Clamp off the gravity feed. Remove the inside cap. Here’s the cap and spring out. You would think that a steel ball in an aluminum hosing would come out easily with a magnet on a stick, but that didn’t work.
How do you fix an oil pump on a Harley?
Connect feeder and return lines. Fill the oil tank to correct level. Remove check valve cover screw with a flat head screwdriver. Remove the check valve O-ring and spring by hand. Remove the check valve ball with a mechanic’s magnet from inside the oil pump body.
What is the check valve on a bigtwin oil pump?
The check valve in the oil pump is a ball and spring, item 11 and 12 on this diagram. I read about this fix. It looked good, but I didn’t want to take off the pump. If replacing the ball and spring doesn’t fix it, I will try lapping the seat. Clamp off the gravity feed. Remove the inside cap. Here’s the cap and spring out.
How often should an oil pump be replaced?
It should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles in a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle. It’s a DIY task if you know how to replace oil pump but go to an auto repair shop if you are not confident. Remember that ignoring the signs for a long time will result in significant damage to the internal system of your car.
What’s the best way to install an oil pump?
Part 3 of 3: Install the pump. Step 1: Install the oil pump. To install the pump position it and the drive shaft extension. Engage the drive shaft extension into the drive gear. Then install the pump-to-rear bearing cap bolt and tighten to spec. Step 2: Install the oil pan. Clean the oil pan and install a new gasket.
Connect feeder and return lines. Fill the oil tank to correct level. Remove check valve cover screw with a flat head screwdriver. Remove the check valve O-ring and spring by hand. Remove the check valve ball with a mechanic’s magnet from inside the oil pump body.
What should I do if my oil pump is not working?
If your oil pump isn’t working properly, it won’t be long until your engine becomes an oversized paperweight. A failed pump can lead to low oil pressure, lack of lubrication, and eventual engine failure. Step 1: Chock the wheels and set the emergency brake. Park your vehicle on level ground and set the emergency brake.