I'm losing a lot of oil. Now old parts lists and diagrams are a bit confusing. The oil seems to be making its way into the primary drive so what should keep it in the engine ? The exploded diagram seems to show something (part 041091) and the parts list mentions an oil seal (042055) neither of which I can track down. Its a very late 1966 model with duplex chain and when I position the engine sprocket the chain rubs on the inner case unless I use shims. What am I missing ?
Dave C
Oil retention
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Re: Oil retention
Not sure about the seals mentioned but...
Is it wet sumping? Have you checked and cleaned the oil filter, when I bought my M14 it was pissing oil everywhere.
On checking the oil filter it was completely, yes completely full of nasty black muck. After a proper clean the oil leaks were almost fixed. Had to replace the primary drive and rocker cover gaskets. Now it's oil tight ... Almost
Is it wet sumping? Have you checked and cleaned the oil filter, when I bought my M14 it was pissing oil everywhere.
On checking the oil filter it was completely, yes completely full of nasty black muck. After a proper clean the oil leaks were almost fixed. Had to replace the primary drive and rocker cover gaskets. Now it's oil tight ... Almost
