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One Sided Lubrication

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by robvoi, Feb 21, 2010.

  1. robvoi

    robvoi Member

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    I have a 1981 XJ550RH and its has been sitting in the rain for a few years; it appears that the right side was more exposed to the rain; I rebuilt the crabs according to the 'Church of Clean' and take a peak underneath the canshaft cover. I noticed that the left side cam lobes have oil on them, the oil level is filled to specs, and the right side cam lobes are dry.
    How can I determine why the right side doesn't get any oil/lubrication to the cam shaft?
    Why would only one side get lubrication and the other doesn't?

    Thx, Robert
     
    robvoi, Feb 21, 2010
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    If you're parking it on the sidestand the oil is running to the left side.

    Try parking it on the centerstand (after running it) for a while then check.
     
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    thx ... i'll do that
     
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