Has Polaris issued a recall for the oil cap?

Reg2view · Apr 21, 2014

Found that part number as a vented gas cap assembly on the 05 Polaris Predator 500 if you want to see it on a fiche, Ronnies has the assembly for $24.64 US, FWIW. Add a one way check valve from a IQ 550, e.g., and you're there.

mountainhorse · Apr 21, 2014

Polaris Part numbers and photos show in the info from Hawkster and Reg.

It's interesting that the 550's use both a vented oil-tank cap (same as on all the Pro's) AND a check-valve. Hmmm.

2014 Indy 550 vent-check-valve
Part number 7052464
VALVE-CHECK,VACUUM, 1/4"OUT $4.00

Predator Gas Cap
Part number 5434736
CAP-FUEL TANK,VENTED for Polaris 5434736
$25.00

Includes 7,8,9,10 shown in the dwg. below.

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PaasoRacing · Apr 22, 2014

That Predator cap fits the oil bottle well, but it doesn't fit the chassis very well. There is very little room above the oil bottle cap and a strait out the top fitting hits the side panel/hood. That is why I went with a 90* fitting on top of the cap, and used a cap that doesn't have a dome to it, and is very low profile. This keeps the vent hose from rubbing on anything.

TRS · Apr 22, 2014

Hawkster said:
I stumbled into this when we where cabin hopping this weekend , Poo must believe it is necessary on some of their models . This has been and is being used on the current 550s' .

The vent line you describe, is a return line from the oil pump. This is part of the bleed kit(2203889) that was installed on the 550's that I talked about in an earlier post. If you don't want to source the parts,get the Paaso.

likkerpig · Apr 22, 2014

Did I miss it or was there a price mentioned somewhere for the paaso racing cap?

PaasoRacing · Apr 22, 2014

likkerpig said:
Did I miss it or was there a price mentioned somewhere for the paaso racing cap?

Sorry I am not a vendor on here, I am on HCS... I don't want to overstep my bounds.:face-icon-small-win

kylant · Apr 22, 2014

Get the Paaso cap. Nice piece.

I had 1 small 1/16” hole drilled in my cap and it leaked every time the sled was upside down (rolling over to get unstuck):face-icon-small-sad

mountainhorse · Apr 22, 2014

PaasoRacing said:
Sorry I am not a vendor on here, I am on HCS... I don't want to overstep my bounds.:face-icon-small-win

You should check your PM's on HCS and reply.

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mountainhorse · Apr 22, 2014

TRS said:
Hawkster said:

I stumbled into this when we where cabin hopping this weekend , Poo must believe it is necessary on some of their models . This has been and is being used on the current 550s' .

Click to expand...

The vent line you describe, is a return line from the oil pump. This is part of the bleed kit(2203889) that was installed on the 550's that I talked about in an earlier post. If you don't want to source the parts,get the Paaso.

Learnin somthing new every day...Thanks Tony!!

Got any photos of a 550 Pro Chassis oil tank mounted?

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mountainhorse · Apr 22, 2014

TRS said:
Just a thought on the air bubble. Wondering if it is caused by the routing of the oil supply line and motor heat. I have not had an air bubble in my supply line since the $28 upgrade. Same oil cap.

For comparison, the 550f had the air bubble problem that had many a motor meet its demise. Heat soak of the oil was the cause. Polaris came out with a bleed kit (2203889) to rectify the problem.

Tony,

Have you retrofit any of your CFi engines with this bleed kit?

Will this fit onto an oil pump on a CFi engine?

Any drawbacks if it were to be installed?

Description:KIT-550 OIL PUMP RETURN Part Number 2203889 $54.27

TRS · Apr 22, 2014

mountainhorse said:
Learnin somthing new every day...Thanks Tony!!

Got any photos of a 550 Pro Chassis oil tank mounted?

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Eric,
Haven't put my hands on a 550 Pro. Would like to turn one into a 163 though.

TRS · Apr 22, 2014

mountainhorse said:
Tony,

Have you retrofit any of your CFi engines with this bleed kit?

Will this fit onto an oil pump on a CFi engine?

Any drawbacks if it were to be installed?

Description:KIT-550 OIL PUMP RETURN Part Number 2203889 $54.27

Eric,
I have not installed one on the CFI. The air bubble problem I was having disappeared after the $28 upgrade.
I still believe the cause is from heat soaking the oil after prolonged hard run shutdowns. Look at engine tip in temps, at start up, utilizing the stock thermostat. The heat soak also plagued the 550 oil.
I will look to see if the top plate will retrofit to the CFI pump this afternoon. I don't think there would be any adverse effects associated with the bleed kit on a CFI2.

mountainhorse · Apr 22, 2014

Cool..Thanks... post up as many pics as you can.

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Merlin · Apr 22, 2014

kylant said:
I had 1 small 1/16” hole drilled in my cap and it leaked every time the sled was upside down (rolling over to get unstuck):face-icon-small-sad

I contemplated using a 1/16" bit too but am glad I followed geo's advice & used the .020" bit instead.

TRS · Apr 22, 2014

I am sorry to say the CFI2 800's oil pump design will not facilitate the 550 bleed kit. With further inspection it appears a bleed kit, on the 800 oil pump, would starve the engine of oil.

Laundryboy · Apr 23, 2014

Merlin said:
I contemplated using a 1/16" bit too but am glad I followed geo's advice & used the .020" bit instead.

.020 equals about 1/50 of an inch. Way smaller than1/16. How do you go that small? The smallest bit I've found is 1/16.

yz400ex · Apr 23, 2014

Laundryboy said:
.020 equals about 1/50 of an inch. Way smaller than1/16. How do you go that small? The smallest bit I've found is 1/16.

Here is a set I picked up from Harbor Freight awhile back for some carb modifications I was doing..

TRS · Apr 23, 2014

A number 76 drill is .020. Get a torch tip drill set and add a 76.

Merlin · Apr 23, 2014

Laundryboy said:
.020 equals about 1/50 of an inch. Way smaller than1/16. How do you go that small? The smallest bit I've found is 1/16.

Drill bit style torch tip cleaner(Hobart is the brand I have I believe?)

http://www.amazon.com/Hobart-770086-Welding-Oxy-Acetylene-Cleaner/dp/B0017Z1SXA

Note: The .020" bit is extremely flimsy so be gentle.

FrankTheTank · May 5, 2014

Here is another way.
IQ Widetrak 600

Or like the 600RR 2008-2009, that has a 1/8 fuel line from the tank, that is routed like old style vented gas tanks.

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