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OIL FILTER MOUNT 3.13
GENERAL
See Figure 3-99. Oil is pressure-fed from the oil pump to the
filter mount via rigid external steel line. Oil travels through the
filter mount into the filter through the outer filter holes.
Adequate oil pressure activates the oil pressure indicator
switch in the filter mount, which turns off the oil pressure indi-
cator lamp.
The check ball in the filter adapter “opens” at 4-6 psi (28-41
kPa) oil pressure. Filtered oil leaves the filter, flowing past the
check ball.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Drain oil reservoir and remove filter. See 1.6 ENGINE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM .
2. See Figure 3-99. Remove filter adapter (6) from filter
mount (3). Remove check ball (5) and spring (4).
3. Detach indicator lamp wire (2) from oil pressure indicator
switch (1). Remove switch using OIL PRESSURE SEND-
ING UNIT WRENCH (Part No. HD-41675).
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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WARNING
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WARNING
Compressed air can pierce the skin and flying debris from
compressed air could cause serious eye injury. Wear
safety glasses when working with compressed air. Never
use your hand to check for air leaks or to determine air
flow rates. (00061a)
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent. Blow out holes
and passages using compressed air.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Use TEFLON PIPE SEALANT or HYLOMAR on all fittings
installed to oil filter mount.
1. See Figure 3-99. Install oil pressure indicator switch
using (1) OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT WRENCH
(Part No. HD-41675). Tighten to 50-70
in-lbs (6-8 Nm).
2. Attach indicator lamp wire (2) to oil pressure indicator
switch (1).
NOTE
The filter adapter has identical ends; either end may be
installed into the filter mount.
3. Apply several drops of LOCTITE 243 (blue) to last few
threads on that end of the filter adapter (6) which is
installed into filter mount (3). Do not apply LOCTITE to
adapter threads on filter element side.
4. Install filter mount components.
a. Place spring (4) and check ball (5) into threaded
hole at center of mount.
b. Push threaded end of filter adapter (6) (with LOC-
TITE) against check ball to compress spring.
c. Screw adapter into threaded hole. Tighten to 96-144
in-lbs (11-16 Nm).
5. Install a new filter and fill oil reservoir with proper oil. See
1.6 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM .
Figure 3-99. Oil Filter Mount Assembly
1. Oil pressure indicator switch
2. Indicator lamp wire
3. Oil filter mount (part of right crankcase half)
4. Spring
5. Check ball
6. Filter adapter
7. Hose to oil pump
8. Hose from oil pump
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