Damn, got lucky

[sws564]

Close call, good thing I'm going through it...............this was #3, #2 was just as bad.

[jeffg426690]

We are all glad you found it! Seriously, kudos to you for taking the time to look and show what PM is all about!
We would all do better to check our stuff more routinely!

[Jonesyfxr]

We had the same issue a few years ago.

Nice find!!

[sws564]

I'm going to replace all the oil lines and use the oeliker clamps, can't believe they only used zip ties on those, how do you remove the bands on the pump side of the lines? Also is there a filter inline for the pump supply out of tank?

[Myself]

That baby was about a 5 minute ride away from disaster!!

[steve45]

I'm going to replace all the oil lines and use the oeliker clamps, can't believe they only used zip ties on those, how do you remove the bands on the pump side of the lines? Also is there a filter inline for the pump supply out of tank?

Be sure to replace the hoses with Tygon, and make them longer than original. Don't know which model you have, but the ones that I've replaced hoses on it was a lot easier to remove the pump and work on it on the bench. That way, you can prime the lines by spinning the pump with a drill. You'll have to run the drill in reverse. I use a piece of 1/2" rubber hose to go over the drive tang on the pump. I put a short piece of 1/2" metal rod in the drill and shove it into the hose. Hold the throttle pulley full open to get the oil pumping or you'll be there all day.

I prefer using .025" stainless steel safety wire instead of Oetiker clamps. It's a lot cheaper and easier, IMO. Wrap the wire around the hose twice, then twist the ends together. Cut off the excess and bend the end over so you don't cut yourself on it in the future.

[sws564]

Ok, thanks for the advice. I was going to take the oil pump out, don't think I would be able to straighten up being hunched over in that thing for that long, lol.