Rocker Lever Cover Mounted Crankcase Breather NOTE: Exposure to oil can cause the gasket to swell , which can make it difficult to install the gasket back into the groove. If the gasket comes out of the groove, do not attempt to install the gasket. Replace it with a new gasket. Inspect the breather cover… Read More »
Rocker Lever Cover Mounted Crankcase Breather Remove the oil fill cap. Remove the crankcase ventilation filter cover capscrews. Remove the filter cover. Remove the crankcase ventilation filter from the rocker lever cover. Do not disturb the crankcase ventilation filter gasket located on the rocker lever cover. NOTE: Exposure to oil can cause the gasket to… Read More »
Depending on the breather system used, the crankcase ventilation filter will be located: 1. On top of the rocker lever cover, between the rocker lever cover and the crankcase ventilation filter cover. 2. At the rear of the engine, encased in an external crankcase ventilation filter housing that mounts to the flywheel … Read More »
Prior to installing the crankcase breather tube, apply clean 15W-40 engine oil to the o-rings located on the crankcase breather tube. Install the crankcase breather tube into the rear gear housing. Connect the crankcase breather tube to the rocker lever cover. NOTE: The crankcase breather tube uses internal capscrews to secure the breather tube to… Read More »
Inspect all crankcase breather tubes internally for obstructions or sludge buildup. If a tube is blocked, it must be cleaned with a strong solution of detergent or replaced to prevent excess crankcase pressure buildup. Dry the crankcase breather tube with compressed air. Check the crankcase breather tubes for cracks. Replace any damaged crankcase breather tubes.… Read More »
NOTE: The crankcase breather tube uses internal capscrews to secure the breather tube connection to the rocker lever cover. Remove the crankcase breather mounting capscrews. At the rocker lever cover, carefully pry the crankcase breather tube away from the rocker lever cover. Pull up on the crankcase breather tube connection to remove from the rear… Read More »
On engines equipped with a Rear Engine Mounted Crankcase Breather (omitted for clarity), a crankcase breather tube connects the rocker lever cover to the rear gear housing at the rear of the engine.
Rocker Lever Cover Mounted Crankcase Breather NOTE: A new rocker lever housing gasket must be used when the rocker lever housing is removed. Install a new rocker lever housing gasket into the groove of the rocker lever housing. Start by pressing the molded gasket into the corners of the housing, then press the remaining gasket… Read More »
NOTE: Do not submerge the rocker lever housing in solvent with the injector harness and connectors installed. Clean the rocker lever housing with solvent. Dry with compressed air. Inspect the rocker lever housing for cracks and other damage, especially on the cylinder head mounting surface. Inspect the bridge area in the center of the rocker… Read More »
Rocker Lever Cover Mounted Crankcase Breather Remove the rocker lever housing mounting capscrews. Remove the rocker lever housing and gasket. Rear Engine Mounted Crankcase Breather Disconnect the injector solenoid wires from each injector. Remove the rocker lever housing mounting capscrews. Remove the rocker lever housing and gasket. Remove and discard the rocker lever housing gasket.… Read More »