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Alton/Generator Oil Leak
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<blockquote data-quote="Black Flash" data-source="post: 44822" data-attributes="member: 433"><p>In all fairness I have to admit that until now I had my engine running many times and also rode the bike round the fields but have never been on a longer trip due to registration problems.</p><p>Replacing the oilseal for something just pressed against each other with sealant in the gap does not sound very well engineered, but as I said in a previous post it should not be a problem. </p><p>I strongly believe that like most oiling problems of a Vincent it all comes down to a good engine breathing.</p><p>on a single the original breather if well maintained and fettled and with an engine in good nick should be more than adequate. Thus no oilleaks should occur even with this semi-bodged installation.</p><p>It is obviously a totally different story with twins where the majority of riders seem to prefer atmospheric breathers, elephant trunks and other solutions over the original equipment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Flash, post: 44822, member: 433"] In all fairness I have to admit that until now I had my engine running many times and also rode the bike round the fields but have never been on a longer trip due to registration problems. Replacing the oilseal for something just pressed against each other with sealant in the gap does not sound very well engineered, but as I said in a previous post it should not be a problem. I strongly believe that like most oiling problems of a Vincent it all comes down to a good engine breathing. on a single the original breather if well maintained and fettled and with an engine in good nick should be more than adequate. Thus no oilleaks should occur even with this semi-bodged installation. It is obviously a totally different story with twins where the majority of riders seem to prefer atmospheric breathers, elephant trunks and other solutions over the original equipment. [/QUOTE]
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