871 head electrical connector leaking oil

[Rawze]

(02-11-2018 )DosGatos Wrote:  

(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.

Just be careful with running on that old brittle harness. Parts of it can break off from vibration, get into the clock-works, and muck things up if you know what I mean.