Today I am reminded of the effectiveness of fear as a learning tool!
I ordered a tap as suggested by [USER=2817]@Matchless[/USER]. However, seeing as I would have to wait a while for it to get here from England, I decided I might as well fit some modern type oil line, so I can keep using the old girl. I also decided to put back on the previously fitted wet sump valve. I checked that it was working, (and of course fitted it in the correct direction). It had been installed since before I owned the bike, so what could go wrong?
Fired her up and noted the rate of oil return was horrible, a mere dribble at best! There was oil in the feed line, so some oil was making it past the anti wet sump valve, but apparently not enough. I removed the wet sump valve, fired her up again and hey presto all was as it should be. In fact the return flow was maybe even better than it was before I fitted the new oil lines!
So today's lesson is that I will never use a wet sump valve again! Apparently some people like them, but now I know which side of the fence I am on.
In regards the debate regarding original or modern oil line. I'm pretty sure I am going to go with the modern stuff. There is no doubt that the original type crimped sleeves look far better than hose clamps. But it is also clear that I do not have the correct crimping tool for the job. Maybe I will go back the original setup some time in the future.
Thank you all for your comments.
Kind Regards,
James
