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shawn420

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• Nov 12, 2017

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I went for a test ride last weekend. When I got back and filled my fuel I realized the sled didn't use any oil out of the injection tank. I had some.oil mixed in the gas so didn't seize but not mixed very rich. I'm Going to check oil filter. Oil cap seems to breathe if I blow through it. How can I check oil pump and check valves?

2012 pro rmk with boondocker tial kit and intercooler

 

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gtwitch

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• Nov 13, 2017

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How many miles was the test ride??? Did you mark the oil tank with a sharpie? and look to see if the level was slightly down or not at all. If the ride was under 8-10 miles the oil used will be very little. Mixing the oil in gas will not oil the bearings (main and rod bearings) as the fuel/oil mis does not go thru the crankcase, it only will lube the pistons and top end as it is only injected into the transfer ports at the input side of the pistons.
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shawn420

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• Nov 16, 2017

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Used a whole tank of gas. Oil level didn't drop at all. Guess I'm going to check all the check valve's and the filter.

 

BILTIT

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• Nov 16, 2017

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https://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=386404


You can also get tank vents, that is the route i went.

 

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• Nov 19, 2017

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Did you rebuild? When I do my top ends upon first fire up I will put a piece of wire around the oil pump to open it right up for a minute and get the oil pumping. Then I always fill it right up and mark with a sharpie so I can make sure I know it's taking. I also premix every single tank for precaution.

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Hansen13

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• Nov 19, 2017

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And I also run that skidoo oil cap, definitely recommend it!

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• Nov 19, 2017

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I leave a zap strap hooked on the lower oil pump linkage so at first start up and once in a while as desired I can feed the motor a blast of oil.