Time to start the engine rebuild - Page 2

Youngwarrior · 12-01-2017, 04:45 AM

Nah, from what I can see there is one in each cylinder.
click on this link and scroll down for part diagram. ...one on each cam.

http://ordsmotorcycles.com.au/partst...18C1831E1230/y

**MAS Tequila** · 12-01-2017, 05:45 AM

There is one on each from the factory.

Some guys have left one on to keep some release, but it has been proven to be unnecessary.

mick56 · 12-01-2017, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Youngwarrior

Nah, from what I can see there is one in each cylinder.
click on this link and scroll down for part diagram. ...one on each cam.

http://ordsmotorcycles.com.au/partst...18C1831E1230/y

You are right mate.

Youngwarrior · 01-07-2018, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

To replace the oil sight glass all you have to do is pull the chrome cover on the clutch side of the engine.

It presses out and with a bit of silicone (RTV) it will press back in.

Is there more detailed instructions than this? It obviously gets pushed from inside to outside. What would be best tool for that without breaking glass? Is there a seal I can break to loosen, inside outside?

Once I have it off, could I paint each side of slot white?

DragonLady58 · 01-07-2018, 01:44 AM

Yea, you can paint it white or a silver. Just clean all the oil off your surfaces and do it right.
If you can rebuild a engine, the Vulcan 1500 isn't hard. Just get yourself a good repair book, have a good heavy table for disassembly, and a good heavy clean table for assembly, take your time.
The 1500 has alot of small parts, pay attention to detail and pay attention to the repair book.
The tensioners on the cam chains can be a big aggrevation, just take your time.....

Youngwarrior · 01-07-2018, 04:28 AM

Got sight glass out. Damaged the rubber surround abit thinking it was disposable rtv. Hopefully after some clean up the rtv will seal any chew mark imperfections.

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01-07-2018, 04:28 AM	#21
Youngwarrior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: St Arnaud, Victoria, Australia Posts: 80	Got sight glass out. Damaged the rubber surround abit thinking it was disposable rtv. Hopefully after some clean up the rtv will seal any chew mark imperfections.
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