Why is a Shovelhead called a Shovelhead?
The engine gained the nickname “Shovelhead” due to the look of the rocker heads having the appearance of an old coal shovel that was flipped upside down, giving the appearance of a shovel.
How to change the oil in a 1979 Harley Shovelhead?
Wipe the oil tank drain hole clean with a shop towel, then screw the drain plug into place by hand. Tighten the drain plug to 18 foot-pounds using a torque wrench.
Why is the oil coming out of my Shovelhead?
It simply may be oil that has drained into the crankcase and has not been scavenged back to the oil tank, yet. It could cure itself after its run for a while. If not, may need an oil pump. If it has not been run in a while, it is just oil that has leaked past the check valve into the crankcase.
Where is the oil line routing on a Shovelhead?
Behind the pump and sort of under the rear motor mount area there is another fitting. It’s threaded into a larger 1/4″ IPS hole in the case (all of the other oil fittings are threaded into a 1/8″ IPS hole). This specific fitting is not on the same face of the case the pump bolts up to…it’s further back.
What causes an oil leak on a 1975 Harley Davidson?
Re: 1975 Harley Davidson FLH shovelhead blows oil out the… Hi, Anonymous oil leaking from your air cleaner or breather is caused by oil carryover from the engine. For whatever reason, the breather system is not separating enough oil mist and air from the piston downstroke.
What kind of oil is in a 1975 Shovelhead?
Bought a 1975 Shovelhead a while back from a very shady character and among other things, when you start the engine, it starts puking tons of oil all over the floor. There is a braided metal line about 6-8″ long with a small filter on the end of it.
Is there oil line routing on a Shovelhead?
This is an oil pump on a shovelhead. It has more. we made a nice diagram of the oil lines on my 73 shovelhead, cut all the old lines and removed them. Lost the diagramweb.nety know of a nice. Shovelhead – Oil line routing on 76 FLH w/stock tank. – Restoring a 76 FLH. Need oil line routing diagram for stock oil tank. My sifton oil pump.
How do you get oil out of a Harley Davidson shovelhead?
Run your oil level halfway between the add and full mark when hot. 2. Run oil breather lines from the head into a TEE fitting be low carb/induction module then a single line into a mini-filter or PVC valve under the frame. 3. Purchase Arlen Ness Super Sucker.
What kind of brake fluid does a Harley Shovelhead use?
Models 1975 and later use Dot 5 brake fluid. The front fork oil capacity varied over the 18 years the shovelhead was in production. Instructions for new front forks include the amount of oil required. Models from 1966 to 1969 use 6.5 oz. of fork oil.