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'48 Indian Motorcycle: Oil Lines Replacement; Gas Tank Removal From "Classic Rides" episode DCLR-303

Parts are removed for access to the cylinder heads.

Along with the new fuel lines, we also replace the oil feed and return lines ion the '48 Indian. For now, this will just be a test fit because the fuel tanks still need to be restored and the lines won't be permanently installed until later in this restoration. With the fuel line dry-fit complete, the fuel tanks are removed.

Tools and materials:

set of line wrenches: SAE or metric
set of sockets: SAE or metric
socket wrench
new oil feed and return lines

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Oil Feed and Return Lines

• Loosen the existing oil lines using a line wrench. A line wrench should always be used when working with fuel, oil, or brake lines. Line wrenches are similar to normal box wrenched, except there is a small opening in the end. This allows you to insert the wrench onto a line and it will prevent rounding of the edges of the nut.
  

  	Figure A
  	Figure B

• With the lock nuts loose, the lines can be pulled off of the crank case and the fuel tanks.

• The new lines come pre-bent to fit our bike, but sometimes the fit isn't perfect, and now is the time to find out if there are any problems.

• Set the two new lines in place (figures A and B). One line will go from the tank to the oil pump, and the other will go from the tank to the crank-case.

• Finger-tighten the lock nuts and move the lines around to be sure there is adequate clearance.

• If everything fits correctly, the lock nuts can be loosened and the lines can be removed.
  

With the lines removed, the fuel tanks are next up next for disassembly. The fuel tanks consist of a left and right hand side, the right side holds fuel and the left holds oil and fuel. The two halves bolt together, sandwiching the frame in between.

• With the socket wrench, loosen the three bolts holding the tanks.

• The bolts can then be removed and the two tank halves are pulled from the frame.

Figure C

Figure D

RESOURCES :

Welders
Lincoln Electric
Website: www.lincolnelectric.com

Kiwi Indian
Website: www.kiwi-indian.com

V-Twin Mfg.
Rims, Spokes, Hubs, Tire Irons and Truing Stand
Website: www.vtwinmfg.com

Motorcycle Lift
Handy Lift
Website: www.handy-lift.com

Various Tools
Eastwood
Website: www.eastwoodco.com

Hepavac Asbestos Vacuum
Bullseye
Website: www.bullseyecorp.com

Parts Washer
Safety Kleen
Website: www.safety-kleen.com

Chrome Polish
G & H Metal Finishers
282 Dakota St.
Paterson, NJ 07503

Belt Grinder
Ellis Manufacturing
Website: www.ellissaw.com

Gaskets/Headers
James Gaskets
Website: www.jamesgaskets.com