He also takes a minute to explain the importance of the factory style squeeze clamps and the proper pliers for the clamp installation. The bypass valve would not work if the flow went the other way. FWIW, the HD Service Manual for my 2016 Sportster has a multi-color foldout lubrication diagram. WIX has a video showing the flow direction for a spin on filter and it goes through the holes of the base plate and through the media to the center. Evolution of Batteries. Softail oil tank harley evo oil line diagram engine. Weld just gave up the ghost after 21 plus years of riding. Buying and after market tank replacement for half the cost of the HD unit, I pulled up a well used an known diagram to review to insure correct line routing. Now, with a second set of hands to help guide; slide the Softail oil tank into position while carefully snaking the oil drain line and the positive battery cable into their correct positions. The oil is shown as under pressure and into the filter at the outer holes with the return out the center to the ball valve. It feeds into a cavity which then feeds into the holes of the filter end cover which has the mounting threaded hole and gasket.
Finally, you will need to reinstall the battery pad, battery, and the front battery strap. Evolution Outer Fairing Removal. It is important to replace all four rubber grommets, or mounts, before entering the tank back into its position in the frame. Bob shows us a quick method for securing the new grommets on the Softail oil tank without compromising their integrity. Bob shows us that with the proper planning, tools, and replacement parts; oil tank installation should not be an intimidating project. HDBitchin wrote: ↑Mar 02, 2020. Replace Old Grommets. Softail oil tank harley evo oil line diagrams. Bob takes a minute to explain the working areas and mounting points of this oil tank. The below PDF is scanned from my 1995 -1996 Softail Service Manual. I think they could be interchanged. Even when you go by the book, the book is sometimes wrong.
I've seen different versions of which is which, but they both dump at the top of the tank. That seems backwards. Your picture shows the outer line as "oil pump feed to filter" which I interpret to mean that line is carrying oil under pressure from the oil pump.
The last preparation for install is securing the rear battery strap into its mounting tab on the back of the oil tank. Evo Charging System Checks: Pre 1999. Related Videos: Evo 2 Piece Harley Davidson Fuel Tank Removal. The gentleman in the video said that the oil flows through the holes to the outside of the filter then to the center and out the threaded hole which is the way this type of filter is designed.
Bob explains the importance of installing the strap at this time.