Ok, Im working on an 82 FXE. I want to replace the oil lines, put in new seals and gaskets check the overall condition of the motor. So this is where Im at. I have removed all but one of the head bolts on the front cylinder and push rods. One of them is a pain in the *** so I thought about removing the rocker first. Dont have enough room to do that even on the front. In my pictures, does it look like im missing something? The one bolt that is in the picture on the front is the one I cant loosen up. Any ideas to get that done? And does it look like I will even have enough room to do anything with the rear cylinder?

 

The head and the rocker box have to come off as a unit. When the heads are released the last push rod will fall out. I use a curved wrench to get to the hard to reach bolts. A manifold wrench works.

 

you need a 6 point long wrench 9/16 - than take another long wrench 5/8 and couple the openend part of the 9/16 to the box end of the 5/8 and you now have a 14 inch long wrench when coupled together < mechanical advantage is your friend

 

is the primary off? then you are about four bolts away from pulling the motor.... it may make life a life easier in the long run...

 

No, primary is on. I wasnt planning on removing the complete motor at first. Ive never done anything like this before. Just a little rocker gasket work on my sporty. So I wanted to start small and make sure i could do it. Well, I learned the rocker wont come off until I get it out with the head. So i was able to remove the push rods and all but one head bolt. Im hoping its not getting stripped but will try again. Then again, I may just try to get the whole thing out. Try and try again I guess. Having fun doing it at least. Thanks for the help.