Hey Gang,

Waiting on parts to replace my cam and the cam tensioner unit. A gotta question for a couple remaining parts.

A little background...04 Fat Boy, 95ci, High Comp (10:1) cast pistons, 251 cam (replacing with Andrews 55N cams), heavy duty valve springs, adj pushrods, SE ICM.

I had SE lifters (tappets) installed in the above build with the above mods, done when the bike was new. The roller wheels on the lifters disintegrated and destroyed my cams...luckily no other damage. My indy said there were noted problems with these lifters.

Can you guys recommend some durable lifters for this cam job? I've heard about the new HD "B" lifters. Should I go with these lifters or some aftermarket alternative? What about the current SE lifters/tappets....any good? My indy said the current SE lifters are fine but not necessarily needed for this job. He said 'stock' lifters will do just fine. Are the current stock lifters the "B" lifter? Since HD SE lifters got me into this trouble in the first place, I just want to be sure that we install a good, proven lifter at this point. I don't know if this matters but the lift on my old 251 cams was .579.....the lift on the Andrews 55N cams is .550. Durations are about the same.

Also, I've read its a good idea to replace the inner cam bearing with a Torrington 148B. Is this the best way to go or is there another bearing alternative?. Where can I purchase this bearing?

Lastly....what is a Baisley Spring? Is this something I need for my cam job?

Appreciate the help...
Regards

 

the stock "B"lifters are fne.

Baisley Spring
Baisley spring is a spring that goes in the cam chest bottom port . you take out the original spring (very flimsy) and put the baisley one in. increases oil pressure....

inner cam bearings
your new cam should come with them.
if not give Scotty at hillside a call. i am sure he has them.

 

SEDELUX,

Thanks for your reply.

Do the cams come from Andrews with Torrington B148s or the stock-type bearing?

Where can I get the Baisley spring? (NOTE: I will be installing the new, higher output oil pump)

Do you know the part # for the B-lifters?

Many thanks...

Regards

 

I used the Jim's Hydrosolid II in my build, and have been happy with them. I like the idea that they don't have the ability to collapse, even though they were a bit trickier to set.

YMMV.

 

the cam set up should come with inner and outer bearings.
the ones that come with the cam are good
usually toringtons or another good company.
use them
the baisley spring call Dave at 1-610-297-0321 (JD.s cycleworks) tell him ya want to buy a spring and i am sure he will mail one to you
G

 

Thanks for info everyone....

Regards
Al

 

I like the Fueling race lifters. They seem to work great. Get the Andrews cam install kit and it has everything you need. I think it's about $25 bucks.

 

The ONLY lifter we use/stock are the Harley lifters.
They are as good, and or better, than most out there. Never a problem.
Scott