Repair Oil Line
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Repair Oil Line
Hello All. I think I saw this topic addressed here awhile back, but the search function is not working for me. Appears that I have some sort of leak in the 1 into 2 junction for the line running to my right cylinder. Haven't taken it off yet, but oil leaking after a ride and the lines were almost void of oil after a ride today. Full line to the junction, but problem from there to the cylinder/crank. Affecting both of them, so I would guess it is in the junction. Any repair method you all have come up with? Would appreciate any help.
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Re: Repair Oil Line
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Thank you GTandcbr. Do you or anyone have the pic that akendall put in his one post of what I guess is the completed oil line assembly? ? I can't seem to open it from the site.
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Thank you!!!!
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Any suggestions on how to encapsulate the junction? I'm pretty sure this is where the leak is as the inlet line is full and both outlets have more air than oil.
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Paint it with clear nail varnish (or either let the wife do it, or just tell everyone she did, but do it yourself - properly.)
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Or 2 pack epoxy which is a bit more gas resistant than nail varnish
Degrease everything thoroughly beforehand to make sure you epoxy (or nail varnish) sticks though
Degrease everything thoroughly beforehand to make sure you epoxy (or nail varnish) sticks though
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Appreciate the suggestions. Any specific 2 part epoxy tricky1962?
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Pay particular attention to the small space between the two lines on the outlet side of the junction block. I’ve seen a small hole develop in that area.
I’ve used Star Bright clear liquid electrical tape with good results.
I’ve used Star Bright clear liquid electrical tape with good results.
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Re: Repair Oil Line
I used Araldite, but I'm not sure it's available over there. It's a clear one so doesn't contain any fillers, metal powder etc. I'm sure anything similar would dogrumpy56 wrote:Appreciate the suggestions. Any specific 2 part epoxy tricky1962?
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Thanks all. Need to get on that oil line and get that smoker back on the road.
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Re: Repair Oil Line
Decided to start with the liquid electrical tape and see how it goes. Sloshed about 3 coatings over the junction and ends where the lines attach. Will fire it up this weekend and see what happens. No leaks just sitting there. BTW: Did you notice someone selling a new set of oil lines on e-bay? I'm tempted to snag them, but $100 is $100.