I have an 2005 U.C. that needs semi-critical repair. I’m just an old retired grunt so I think I may need help in the endeavor. Or…perhaps a FOR SALE sign or a grenade. Help me get to the right place. Thank You.
2005 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide . (FLHCUI-i believe)
45000 miles. I bought it new.
NO OIL PRESSURE! It was not ridden even one mile in current condition. Went out to start it one morning and oil pressure gauge was did not move. Checked oil level and it was fine. I am aware of the 99-06 cam tentioner issue(s) and believe this to be the problem.
I believe it is time to do the related work. I am 57 years old and do not know how much longer I will keep the bike. I want to repair without upgrade. My DOD retirement is not as huge as one might think so $ are sort of an issue.
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Thank you for your service. No need to put up For Sale sign or pull the pin on it.
You will need to remove your cam cover to inspect your oil pump, cam chain tensioners, bearings, & tappets.
Here are some video links to get you started.
Cam Chain Tensioner Shoe
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Ticket 22448 How probable is problem faulty oil pressure sender? Is oil pressure on ’05 FLHTCU sent by wire or tubing to gauge?
Dear Mark,
Thank you for your patience. In response to your question-
It is not common, but we have seen bad oil pressure switches / sending units. The switch for your bike is located on the crankcase near the oil filter mount. The related harness consists of only 2 wires.
You can remove the switch and test it with a multimeter. Pressing up and down on the switches ball bearing should make & break continuity.
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Sincerely,
Mark
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Does the oil light also stay on. I have a 2011 flhx and know that my sending unit to the guage if flaky and sometimes showed 0 oil psi, but the oil “idiot ” light does not come on when my gauge starts acting up.
Sending unit bad? Remove it and do an actual oil pressure check.
57? You are just a kid! I am 75 and still riding (01 FLSTCI). Fix the bike and enjoy it.
Check the oil pressure sending unit before doing any other disassembly! They do go bad. The 2005 oil pump is not prone to just dropping to zero pressure. I had the exact same issue on an ’05. Pulled it apart to find no issues with the pump.
Hey guys, I have a 2005 and had the same issue with oil pressure. What we found was the check valve in the OEM cam plate and some debris in it and was holding it open. The debris turned out to be brass from the crank shaft sleeve, so……..had to build a new motor. Hope you have better luck
This is a well-documented issue with the Twim Cams. It’s definitely cheaper to fix the problem BEFORE it gets to this point, though.
Was the bike noisy on start up? Maybe check with a mechanical oil pressure gauge before tearing into the cam chest? Just a thought. Good luck.
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Did the bike make a lot of noise when you started it? If not, you might want to double check with a mechanical oil pressure gauge before tearing into the engine. If you don’t own one many auto parts stores rent them.
Could be a faulty gauge or other electrical issue.
Good luck.