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Does anyone have any tips or tricks for installing the two oil return pipes (to and from the oil tank and engine) on a 1963 650ss and making them properly oil tight?
I have a persistent oil leak from the base of the return pipe and find it really difficult to get this sealed. I seem to be struggling to get the jubilee clip to engage with enough strength to seal. From memory this is 5/16th bore and I've ordered some new pipe in the hope that this will have some more 'give' when applying the jubilee clip. I've also ordered new clips.
I may be over thinking this a bit but it never hurts to ask does it?
I understand that 'proper'…
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I understand that 'proper' hose clips - the type including a flat spring steel band right round the pipe and overlapping at the ends - is preferred to Jubilee Clips, because Jubilee Clips in smaller sizes tend to ruck up the pipe below the closure point.
But nothing I own is oil tight anyway.