Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

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Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

08 Sep 2016 18:11
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Dripping like my old Harley!
Looks like I need to pull the cover and seal it up.
Whats the best fix for this?
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Re: Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

08 Sep 2016 18:53
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Buy a grommet from Z1E or other places then come back here.
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Re: Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

08 Sep 2016 18:54
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Will do! I'll check back when I have it in hand.

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Re: Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

09 Sep 2016 13:31
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This is a fairly common problem. A new grommet will take care of most of the problem. Some guys soak the insulation on the wires just inside the grommet with super glue or some such to keep oil from wicking through to the outside.
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Re: Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

27 Sep 2016 12:00
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So I've got a new grommet from Z1E.
Whats the procedure for installing it?
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Re: Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

27 Sep 2016 12:13
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Cut off the old grommet from the three wires, cut them under the sprocket cover, fish them through the new one, use crazy glue or similar to seal the web like coverings on the wires where the grommet will sit, slide it into the cover, fill the void on the outside where the wires come out, slide the sheath back on and solder the connections. Put the covers back on.
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Re: Alternator Wiring Oil leak 1975 Z1B

27 Sep 2016 17:09 - 27 Sep 2016 17:09
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As I said in other threads on the same subject, I dont think the grommet is as much an issue as the cloth insulation wicking the oil through.
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