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Changing crank. What about races and bearings?

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Old 03-17-2017, 11:22 PM
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Default Changing crank. What about races and bearings?

Hello. 2008 FXDB (96 CID). I'm doing some engine upgrades (including SE 103 big bore kit) because I had some piston/cylinder damage. One of the bushings of the rod ends came off (tapered style) and HD as well as everyone else said that the bushing could not be replaced and a new crank was the only option. Bought a used one (7k miles). Should I change the inner bearing races and the bearings? I've read about "lefty" bearings but no mention about the right side. Should I just swap the old races from the old crank and keep the bearings I have? The HD parts catalog doesn't even show the inner races (as far as I can tell).
 
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Old 03-18-2017, 07:45 AM
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ide go with a Timken conversion on the left side,the race on the pinion side will be fine as long as its not damaged.to go thru the work your doing,i would have gone with a S&S F/W assy instead of just installing another used HD crank
 
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