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Another question related to the "Modern Commando". It apears that the Anti Wet Sump valve on my Mk III is not functioning properly. Sitting overnight (24 hours) the oil level on the dip stick went from 2/3 up between the low & hi marks, to below the low mark. I recently had the timing cover off for a cam chain adjustment & found the plunger & spring present in their cavity. I cleaned these parts and carefully inspected the plunger for scoring and free movement in the bore. One thing I noticed was that the spring seemed pretty weak, and that it's free length apeared a bit too short. I reassembled the timing cover to the engine using the existing parts, with the exception of a new rubber seal (Mk III specific) on the oil pump outlet.
I've never been one to remember to park the machine with the pistons at TDC. And if the valve were functioning correctly this task should make no difference.
Any insight would be appreciated - thanks for your time!
I've never been one to remember to park the machine with the pistons at TDC. And if the valve were functioning correctly this task should make no difference.
Any insight would be appreciated - thanks for your time!