871 head electrical connector leaking oil

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(02-11-2018 )Ragindirt Wrote:  Changed mine a month ago, just age; not hardly any crank case pressure. Think it was 149.00 for new internal harness, was also cracked shorting out.

Crankcase filter was saturated with oil. Drilled it out until I get a new version freeflow filter. Also cleaned and packed the fitting with rtv. Harness is old; cracked plastic ends and brittle woven cover. I can see a new one the next time I open the top.