Oil return

Information relating to the Matchless G12 or AJS Model 31 650cc twin
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Ajaydave
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Oil return

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My oil return to tank is very frothy, .. normal, ?..
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Return pump has increased capacity to deal with aerated oil, after being thrashed about in the engine. Sounds normal, check against another bike if you get the chance?
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Ajaydave wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:54 am My oil return to tank is very frothy, .. normal, ?..
My 63 twin returns oil in spurts, definitely not frothy but the oil tank has a what I believe is called a froth tower.
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perfectly normal. The return / scavenge pump will try and drain the sump and naturally suck air as well.
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