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CVO Technical => Twin Cam => Topic started by: Farm boy on March 25, 2019, 08:16:59 PM
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Could use some insight on oil pan removal. 03 se road king 103.
I followed the manual to remove the oil pan. When I went to slide the pan rearward, it only goes back about an inch. The springs that hold the baffle down were hanging things up, or so I thought. I was able to wiggle them out of place, and into the bottom of the pan. Still cannot remove the pan. Baffle catches on the rear of the transmission case. Seems like there is not enough clearance between the pan and the cross member.
How do I get around this ?
Note: reason for pan removal, is cam chain tensioner failed and cleaning debris out of pan.
Just a note: screwed up my back and may have to have surgery. Can't work on it very long at one time. Want to get it done before surgery.
Sorry for long post
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You have any pics?
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No, have about 1/4"- 3/8" gap to look through. I can try to get some tomorrow.
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A common problem with the pan removal is the crossmenber often gets hit and bends upward toward the pan. This makes removal very difficult and sometimes impossible without straightening the member or removing the swing arm cleveblocks. This will allow you to raise the trans upward some. In one case we had to remove the swingarm and axle to get the trans lifted enough to get the pan out. You will need to support the rear of the bike and engine to do this.
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I feel your pain definitely I just did my 07 this winter and would consider changing to the new style oil pan so it will be easier to install once you get it out. I bought one used. and opens the door on exhaust too.
I had to jack the engine up,oil drain plugs out,dipsticks out,and rear engine rubber mounts out . definitely one I don't ever want to do again. I can't imagine getting those bafle springs back in.
be safe take your breaks it will come out
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I went back and tried it again this afternoon. I guess I wasn't holding my tongue just right. I was able to wiggle it out.
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When I put those back in I put a long wire tie around the pan and squeezing the springs down as tight as you can get them. Then after cussing and compressing to get it all back in just cut the wire ties and remove them.
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That is a splendid idea. I was going to try some shim stock, but the zip ties are worth a try first.
Thank you all.
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I have a Baker Plus One, 5 quart oil pan has internal baffles no Springs. Keeps S&S V124 cool even in 100 degrees weather. Oil temp never over 200 degrees