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59 Constellation
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:54 am
by Dezzy
Hi. My 59 Conny has started wet sumping if left unused for a week or so. Most of the oil goes to the crankcase rather than the primary case which has had a breather to outside retro fitted. Bike has Hitchcocks upgraded oil pump fitted which was lapped at the time of fitting. I have not tried the TDC trick yet, but I am planning ahead in case this does not work.
Any ideas or suggesions most welcomed.
Thanks Dez
Re: 59 Constellation
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:27 pm
by vince
Hi, has this happened since you fitted upgraded pump? Vince
Re: 59 Constellation
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:40 pm
by Adrian
Upgraded oil pump - feed or the scavenge?
A.
Re: 59 Constellation
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:50 am
by Dezzy
Hi Vince and Adrian. Thanks for your responses. Just to let you know that although I was dubious that the TDC lay up trick would work, IT HAS!! Bike has been stood unloved for about one week with hardly any oil tracking back to the sump, just the normal two or three teaspoons full and I can live with that, so thanks for taking the time to reply.
REgards. Dez