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'99 FLSTC Softail Classic Eng oil leak

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Ironwolf, May 9, 2012.

  1. Ironwolf

    Ironwolf New Member

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    Hey folks,

    Need advice w/possible rocker cover or head gasket oil leak on front cylinder.
    Leak coming down/around and past exhaust pipe, so I assume its from the rocker cover. Will check if it's from top of front most push rod tube, which would be the easiest to fix. Engine runs fine, rear cylinder fine. Drips around 15-25 drops of oil. Any know issues here?

    Thanks.

    Iron :cool:
    Ironwolf, May 9, 2012
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  3. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Oil moves around from wind. Leak could be from anywhere.

    Use a good flashlight and trace it

    Typical leak is push rod tube not seated


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    hotroadking, May 9, 2012
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  4. snowflake

    snowflake New Member

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    on my softail i had a few drops in my garage everytime i would get back from a ride. it was coming from the crank case vent happens when the oil gets over filled

    not sure if this helps
    snowflake, May 9, 2012
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