Any idea why my 97 Softtail has no oil PSI after laying it down on the left side? CHecked with a psi gauge at the sensing unit hole. It has oil. Ran it for about 2 min. Looking for suggestions before I remove the pump and shaft for inspection.

 

Pull the return line that goes back to the tank. Start it up and see if you get any flow. If not better check the oil pump.

 

What are the symptoms? Are the lifters clattering? Oil light on?

If it actually has no oil pressure, remove the screw that holds the check ball in the pump, remove the spring and the ball, sometimes the oil will come up through the opening, or you can just pour some oil in. This will prime the pump, it may have lost its prime when the bike was on its side.

 

Thanks to everyone for the reply. I was able to determine that the keyway for the oil pump drive shaft sheared off. After full removal and inspection of the shaft, I found the shaft was worn out as well. After replacing the keyways and oil pump drive shaft, PSI came back immediately. I would of posted this earlier, but I've been out 4 day ride. Thanks for the help.

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Thanks for the update.