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Motorcycle owners who ride the older style Evo models may gone through the experience of oil blowing out through the air cleaner when they start the bike up after letting it sit for a long period of time. And once the bike is ridden and brought up to running temperature, or if it's ridden on a daily basis, the problem seems to go away.
This is not an unusual occurrence with the older style Evo engines. But even though it may be a common thing, it's not normal for this to happen despite what you may have been told. The first thing to understand is that the oiling system on these motors is what is known as a dry sump. What that means is the oil supply is located in a different place away from the motor as in an oil tank. Because of this setup, only a small amount of oil should ever collect in the crankcase (sump) of the motor at anytime. When oil starts squirting out through the air cleaner, the motor is experiencing what is known as "wet sumping" meaning too much oil is gathering down in the crankcase when the bike sits for long periods of time.
The reason this happens is because the check valve (a small ball) in the oil pump isn't seating properly. When the engine isn't running, oil will seep past the unseated check valve and drain into the crankcase (the sump). When you start the bike up and pressure starts building along with slinging the excess oil around, it's gotta travel somewhere. So out the breather it goes, into the air cleaner and onto the floor before it gets a chance to get pumped back into the oil tank.
There are a couple of reasons that the check valve may not be seating correctly in the oil pump. Some dirt, metal filings or other debris might be on the seat of the valve or on the ball. In some circumstances, metal may have passed through the oil pump and maybe caused some nicks on the ball giving the oil an opportunity to leak through.
To fix this situation, the oil pump needs to be removed, the ball valve and spring taken out of the oil pump housing and all the components given a good cleaning. After cleaning the components, carefully inspect the check valve parts for any damage. In fact, you may want to use a magnifying glass so you can get a real close look at it. Once you've got everything all cleaned up and you see no damage, put it all back together, reinstall the pump and see if that takes care of the problem. If this problem continues after you've cleaned and inspected everything, chances are you'll need to replace the oil pump.
One more thing: When you do leave your motorcycle sitting for long periods of time, check the oil level before you start it up. If the level is low, don't add any oil until you run the motor for a little bit. The reason is because the motor may have "wet-sumped" while its been sitting and a good amount of oil may have leaked into the crankcase. And even though your dipstick may indicate that the engine oil supply is about a quart low, that missing oil may be sitting in the crankcase. If you add a quart of new oil before you start the bike up, you'll overflow the oil tank. So it's a good idea to let the motorcycle run for a few minutes to circulate the existing oil and then check the level.
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Boston Area Still Reeling from March Flooding - Water Removal and Mold Remediation Tips
BOSTON, MA (04/22/2010)-- Since much of Southern New England is still recovering from flooding and we know a thing or two about flood cleanup, AirCare offers tips on dealing with unwanted water - Getting rid of it and what happens if you don't.
AirCare is also offering an opportunity to cash in on any flood damage you have had. Win a $100 Home Depot gift card by entering our Flood Photo Contest! If you suddenly have waterfront property, take a picture of your flooded yard or basement and email it to marketing@aircare-services.com, along with your name and address. The homeowner who submits the best photo will receive a $100 Home Depot gift card!
Sump Pump Tips from AirCare
If you live on or near a body of water, have a weak foundation or your property is located in a poor drainage area, you are at high risk for a basement flood or sewage backup and may want to consider buying a sump pump. When purchasing or replacing a sump pump, make sure it has sufficient pumping capacity for the size of your basement. If not, you may want to invest in additional pumps to run simultaneously in the event of basement flooding.
Always have a battery backup in the event of a power failure and make sure you pump the water far away from the house (typically toward the street where the drains are). The next time the forecast calls for heavy rain, test the pump beforehand to make sure it is working properly by pouring buckets of water into the pit until it turns on. Regularly clear the pit of debris that could clog the pump.
April Showers Bring May Flowers...and Mold
New England residents will forever remember the record-breaking rainfall (14.66" in Boston) and epic flooding that occurred across the region. Lakes and rivers overflowed, sewers backed up and yards and streets flooded, causing insurmountable property damage- particularly to residential basements.
If you had water in your basement and didn't dry and treat it properly, be on the lookout for mold. Basements present ideal growing conditions for mold because they are dark, moist, warm and offer a host of food sources, like wood, insulation (wallboard and carpet if basement is finished)-everything a mold spore needs to develop and spread. In an optimum environment like this, mold can grow in as little as 12-48 hours!
Preventing Mold Growth After a Flood
* Extract all standing water
* Remove all wet contents, especially carpets, carpet padding, wet wall board, cardboard boxes, upholstered furniture, and anything else that has absorbed moisture
* Dry the entire effected area thoroughly (using fans and commercial-grade dehumidifiers)
* Treat all surfaces with an anti-microbial agent
Think You've Got Mold?
* If you can see it, contact a Mold Remediation Specialist
* If there is no visible mold, but you smell a musty odor or experience allergy-like symptoms in the effected area, contact an Indoor Air Quality Specialist to conduct a mold test
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Can an electric dryer be placed close to the sump?
I'm finishing my basement, and I'd like to move my electric dryer to the other side of the sink basin and washer. This minimizes the amount of space I'd use on a "washer/dryer closet" in the basement. However, doing this would cause the dryer to be about a foot (maybe a foot and a half) away from the sump.
I've scoured the local building codes and cannot find restrictions on the placement of appliances near the sump, but I'm worried I might be missing it or that I should think of the practicality of it all. I don't want my sump pump to break down and the water level to rise to my electric dryer, causing a fire.
Even if I were to leave the dryer as is, the nearest sewer drain is on the other side of the dryer as the sump, so if the sump were to back up and overflow the dryer would still get plenty wet.
Anyone have any advice? Thanks for any/all thoughts and opinions!
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Floodwaters linger in Forrest Park Terrace
Long after most floodwaters from Wednesday’s torrential downpour had receded, dozens of residents at a Springfield mobile home court Thursday battled thigh-deep water and kept wary eyes on the weather forecast.
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