leaky 36

[johnnyfire]

Hi,working on my 36 Chief.Leaking oil from the generator drive area spraying all over the belt etc.I got the pulley off,but having trouble sliding the drive spocket off-hangs up on the primary chain.Is there a way to take it off with out removing the chain and if I have to remove it what does that entail?Thanks,Johnny Daytona Beach

[tomfiii]

You will have to loosen chain adjustment and pull clutch hub and you may get enough slack for basket to drop for clearance.

[Flathead101]

Is there a chance you have the primary over filled??? I ride a few worn out rigid chiefs and never encountered that problem....

[johnnyfire]

Thanks for the replies,seems like I heard years ago that there is a bushing there that is prone to leak.Looks like I'm going to have to disassemble more than I wanted to,but isn't that usually the case?I noticed it was leaking a lot from the engine area area also .Are there gaskets,etc.that are prone to leak that maybe I should change while the bike is on the stand anyway? Thanks