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TUBE SEAL LEAK...again!

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by 00 wildglide, Feb 5, 2006.

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    00 wildglide New Member

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    Hello to all,
    I'm having to replace the rear cyl. exh. push-rod tube seal (center position)again! :mad: I've tried doing it exactly as the o.e. manual states;It still leaks after a few higher R.P.M./freeway miles of riding.I've tried using a thin coating of PERMATEX AVIATION glue which lasted slightly longer than the recommended procedure,But eventually failed.Heres what I got:'00-FXDWG/95' carbureted(42mm MIKUNI),S&S 570 gear-drv. cams,Delkron cam plate,FEULING superpump,FEULING "HP"-lifters,S.E. adj. pushrods w/new tube springs & new inner tube(s),JIMS roller rocker arms,DELKRON rocker supports,S.E. PERF. heads,& a THUNDER-HEADER.I'm aware of the crankcase pressure with these motors,But what am I doing wrong here!?.Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated,THANKS!!!
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    00 wildglide, Feb 5, 2006
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    00 wildglide New Member

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    Figured It Out

    I simply added an aluminum oil drain gasket(auto-type)to the bottom of the push-rod tube spring(increasing the springs tension)& solved the leak...I think.
    I've ridden it for 25 miles so far & all seems good. :rolleyes:
    00 wildglide, Feb 8, 2006
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Strange perhaps a bent pushrod tube or one that is damaged or a bad spring not holding it down but you'd get a leak out of the bottom more than likely.
    hotroadking, Feb 8, 2006
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