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Hi everyone!
I own a 72 Norton Commando (small drain plug) and was going over the whole thing, replacing old worn out parts, cleaning it up, etc. I ended up purchasing all new stainless oil Iines (from OldBritts) and an SDK Oil Pressure Relief Valve (from Classic British Spares).The lines were cracking and the oil pressure reef valve looked like it had been tampered with and I didn't trust the last mechanic. The question is with replacing all the oil Iines and the oil pressure relief valve, aren't you introducing all sorts of air bubbles into the lines and oil system? Maybe I am missing something...Old Britts instructions seem pretty straight forward with just removing the old lines and bolting on the new ones, with no mention of draining the oil system, priming, or anything like that.
Anything oil related always makes me nervous so I would rather triple check. Thanks in advance!!
I own a 72 Norton Commando (small drain plug) and was going over the whole thing, replacing old worn out parts, cleaning it up, etc. I ended up purchasing all new stainless oil Iines (from OldBritts) and an SDK Oil Pressure Relief Valve (from Classic British Spares).The lines were cracking and the oil pressure reef valve looked like it had been tampered with and I didn't trust the last mechanic. The question is with replacing all the oil Iines and the oil pressure relief valve, aren't you introducing all sorts of air bubbles into the lines and oil system? Maybe I am missing something...Old Britts instructions seem pretty straight forward with just removing the old lines and bolting on the new ones, with no mention of draining the oil system, priming, or anything like that.
Anything oil related always makes me nervous so I would rather triple check. Thanks in advance!!