From: | Steve Klein | e-mail: | Steve@SteveKlein.com |
Subject: | RE: 29 KJ Bushing Oil Leak Question? | Date: | Sun Oct 18 21:37:06 2015 |
Response to: | 5948 |
OK Gentlemen... First Thank you very much for all the replies and offers of experiences. They are greatly appreciated. There is no excess play or wear apparent on the shaft or bushing. Here is what I found plus another question. The oil pump adjustment lock nut had the spring depressed against the ball as tight as it could be adjusted. Not only was the oil pressure 55 lbs on the gauge, I had oil being pressured out the magneto shaft bushing, it was also pressuring a bit out the push rod bases. I checked the passage way. The spring looked like new and had very good tension and the ball inspected well under a magnifying glass for no pits or wear marks. I backed the adjuster out a few threads and set the lock nut thusly taking some pressure off the spring and test ran and rode it. Now the oil pressure gauge reads 20 lbs at idle (when warmed up), 35 lbs at 50 mph in 3rd gear and reaches 45 lbs at slightly higher revs. (Note. I am running 50 WT Valvoline VR1 and temp today was 75 degrees outside.) Here is the my next question. . What minimum pressure should this motor maintain to lube properly. This is the first KJ I have ever owned. Thank You All; Steve Klein The Klein Collection, Georgetown TX 361.652.8300 cell Steve@SteveKlein.com ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- Dear All; First TY for all the great members on this site. I learn much by reading. I have an extremely nice 29 KJ formerly owned by Joe Kohler (Wisconsin). Oil is leaking around the bronze bushing on the shaft from the front of the motor to the generator. Now it is leaking enough that a light coating of oil now slings off the shaft. After a short several mile ride the entire left front half of the motor is covered with fresh oil. How difficult is it to replace this bushing and where may I find a new one? Thank You; Steve Klein, Steve@SteveKlein.com 361.652.8300 cell |