shierh
Well-known member
Was riding my Heritage Softail to work on Wednesday when an oil cooler hose blew. Cooler is only a year and a half old. Hose was completely hard and it burst at the 90 degree bend. It ran completely out of oil. Not clear how long it ran dry. I herd lifters making some noise when i stopped in traffic and shut it down. I have always used amsoil and change every 5k. Filed claim with Ultracool who made the cooler and contacted an oil analysis lab. They said that since I had Amsoil in it and likely did not run dry for very long that likely my engine will be ok. I am filling it tonight with new filter and running it. will put 500 miles on it and have oil tested.
My oldwing has been laid up with carburators and fuel tank. should have that done tomorrow. Evapo Rust x 5 gallons has arrived and will fill the tank with it. I did soak tank for a few days with soap water and then blew it out with high pressure air fitting with water in it. It blew off all the loose stuff. Coated it with ospho to keep from further rusting while waiting for evapo rust to show up.
Ill post photos of my carbs once i assemble, you guys will love the new look. I painted them but wait till you see the colors.
Well at least I have one running bike, Sportster. Knew i kept it for a reason.
My oldwing has been laid up with carburators and fuel tank. should have that done tomorrow. Evapo Rust x 5 gallons has arrived and will fill the tank with it. I did soak tank for a few days with soap water and then blew it out with high pressure air fitting with water in it. It blew off all the loose stuff. Coated it with ospho to keep from further rusting while waiting for evapo rust to show up.
Ill post photos of my carbs once i assemble, you guys will love the new look. I painted them but wait till you see the colors.
Well at least I have one running bike, Sportster. Knew i kept it for a reason.
