Transmission Oil Check 1980 FXEF Shovelhead

[Machine Vile]

How do I check the transmission oil level in a 1980 Fat Bob 1340 Shovelhead?

I've searched all over Google and here but can't seem to find it anywhere.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Machine Vile

 

[Jack Klarich]

Refill to just under the filler opening, give a bit of air space

 

[hogrotten]

How do I check the transmission oil level in a 1980 Fat Bob 1340 Shovelhead?

I've searched all over Google and here but can't seem to find it anywhere.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Machine Vile

If it's a five speed tranny should have a plug on top of the trans with a spot for an allen wrench to fit in it, pull that out an voila you're in. :59:

 

[TQuentin1]

Refill to just under the filler opening, give a bit of air space

Here is the schematic to show you what Capt. Jack is talking about:

TRANSMISSION - MAINSHAFT & HOUSING - 1980 Harley Davidson FXEF-80


TQ

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thanks TQ

 

[Machine Vile]

Excellent. Thanks for the help guys!

I pulled the allen screw from the side of the transmission kick-starter. There was nothing. I opened the screw cap on top of the tranny and put almost a quart of 40wt oil in there until it started coming out of the inspection hole. I stopped pouring, put the inspection screw back in and the tranny fill cap back on. It's shifting much smoother now.

Thanks again for all the help.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Good Luck

 

[Machine Vile]

Thanks Jack.

Any advice on the oil? I thought that was a little light but it is what the service manual calls for.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Thanks Jack.

Any advice on the oil? I thought that was a little light but it is what the service manual calls for.

I ran 80 w gear oil, Alot of us older guys bought into the HD fact of running 60 w H D oil what ever you like your ride you decide