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Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:23 pm
by Greenbat
Morning,
The Crusader is running pretty well, other than the carb being worn. Got a question though. How much oil should be in the primary drive case? I shone a torch down, and I could see the chain, should it be covered or is it pretty minimal?
Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:38 am
by Mark M
The primary drive case is also the timing case so is lubricated by the normal flow of engine oil, so not adjustable. If your oil is circulating normally, it's fine so don't worry about it. Just get out and ride while you can!
REgards, Mark
Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 4:03 pm
by steve hunt
h'i Greenbat the primary chaincase takes about a third of a pint of engine oil. steve
Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 5:09 pm
by Dennis C
As Mark says, it is fed with the same oil as the engine and is not adjustable,but also as Steve says it's best to start with some in there in the event of draining it off for service work ETC.
Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:08 pm
by Greenbat
Well, I found out what happens if you over fill it-the bastard clutch slips and you can't start it! After ten minutes I gave up and took the BMW today.
Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:24 pm
by Dennis C
If the clutch is slipping you are most likely using an oil which is not suitable.
Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:24 pm
by Dennis C
If the clutch is slipping you are most likely using an oil which is not suitable.
Crusader primary drive oil level
Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:40 pm
by Greenbat
I'm using Putoline formula V twin 20/50, BMW, bantam and KH250 seem happy on it. Now the level has dropped again its fine.