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  • #1

    Oil leak

    So over the winter I replaced the seal on the crankshaft on the rightside, pretty easy fix, I thought. Took it for a ride today and came home with a shoe covered with oil. Kinda wondering what I diwrong, I tried to follow all the advise I found here,but...
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    Is the crankshaft seal leaking or the oil galley plug (right cover holds it in at the bottom) leaking?
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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    • #3
      Oil Leak

      I haven't done the talc test yet but I'm 95% sure its still the crank, maybe I'll gat it pulled apart tonight.
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      • #4
        Whatever you do don't start it with that right cover off or you'll blow that plug out across the shop.
        Greg

        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

        ― Albert Einstein

        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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        • #5
          oil leak

          Thanks for the tip, i was thinking about trying that, if it looks like it is the plug, what is the repair procedure for that?
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          • #6
            An O-ring.
            Greg

            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

            ― Albert Einstein

            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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            • #7
              Oil Leak

              Does the plug just pull out, if I grabbed it with a vice grip?
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              • #8
                It may not be that easy but yes, it will come right out. The alternator cover holds it in there.
                Greg

                Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                ― Albert Einstein

                80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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                • #9
                  Oil Leak

                  So i got the plug right out, would it be advisable to get a little larger O ring and kinda force it in to seal it better, or just use the same size?
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                  • #10
                    Is that what was leaking?
                    Greg

                    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                    ― Albert Einstein

                    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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                    • #11
                      Oil Leak

                      I'm not sure but I thought I would try that before I rip the new seal apart that I just installed.
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                      • #12
                        oil leak

                        So i guess it was not the galley plug
                        I'm looking for some advice on how to end this leak, seal has been replaced with a stock seal from Yamaha, any other options?
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                        • #13
                          I'm wondering how you got an OEM seal back in there without splitting the cases. From my understanding the OEM seal has a lip on the outside that fits into a groove in the case.
                          Greg

                          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                          ― Albert Einstein

                          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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                          • #14
                            Yes Greg, you're correct. I'm curious too.
                            1979 XS1100F
                            2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                            • #15
                              Oil Leak

                              My understanding is the left side seal has a lip, the right does not, I'm working on the right side, thats why I got the factory seal from Yamaha, I just picked the old one out with a small screw driver and some caution so as not to hurt the shaft( possible small damage to the cases but very minimal), then i just drove it in gently with a piece of PVC pipe the same size
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