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OIL IN THE AIR FILTER

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Dymek5, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. Dymek5

    Dymek5 New Member

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    I checked my air filter on my 83 Seca and discovered something that has me puzzled OIL in the filter and a little in the air box. What can be the cause and how should I fix it. The bike has been running fine.

    THANKS IN ADVANCE...
     
    Dymek5, Apr 2, 2012
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Overfilled crankcase OR you have a float issue that's slowly filling the sump with gasoline CAUSING an "overfill" condition.

    Open your drain plug, insert nose and WHIFF.

    If you get a strong smell of gasoline, your sump is being contaminated due to a stuck or improperly adjusted carb float allowing fuel into the crankcase.
     
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    If you dont smell gas in the oil filler cap.
    Then it could be a wear indication, possibly ring wear causing a blow-by.
    I hope not.
     
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