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glock221 10-10-2018 10:50 PM

How far do I go with cams
 
Looking at doing a set of S&S cams. Indy special but it's just cams, adjustable pushrods, gaskets, seals, oil and tuned.

I am thinking I should do the cam plate, lifters, oil pump and tensioners all from S&S while it is open.

Is this the correct thing to do? If it matters, There is a trask turbo on the stock 103.

Desertwndrr 10-11-2018 07:21 AM

Which bike? Year? Motor? What cam are you looking at using?

QNman 10-11-2018 04:27 PM


Originally Posted by glock221 (Post 17748227)
Looking at doing a set of S&S cams. Indy special but it's just cams, adjustable pushrods, gaskets, seals, oil and tuned.

I am thinking I should do the cam plate, lifters, oil pump and tensioners all from S&S while it is open.

Is this the correct thing to do? If it matters, There is a trask turbo on the stock 103.

Definitely do the lifters and the tensioners; they're cheap, and you're already in there, so might as well.

If you have the coin, I'd replace it all just because - again - you're already in there.

Don't forget replacing the left side bearings for the cams - that's a must!

glock221 10-11-2018 07:33 PM


Originally Posted by Desertwndrr (Post 17748520)
Which bike? Year? Motor? What cam are you looking at using?

16 Road glide. 103. S&S 585.

hattitude 10-11-2018 07:49 PM

Anytime I'm in the cam chest for the first time (of an '07-'16 vintage HD), I replace the crappy HD "C" lifters and replace the OEM INA cam bearings with the Torrington (now Koyo-Torrington) cam bearings... I consider those a must do... the other stuff, I usually only replace if there is a reason (excessive wear/broken)

I seriously doubt the tensioners will need replacing on '16 bike.... If they are showing excessive wear , replace them, but they should go well over 50K miles...

The OEM cam plate and oil pump is more than adequate for the twin cam engine... the Fueling and S&S cam plates/pumps sure look pretty, but I don't see the need for street driven engines...

ckduallie 10-12-2018 05:38 AM

I have the S&S 585s in my 2015 FLHTKSE and I am very pleased with them. I do a lot of 2up long rides and they are very responsive throughout my riding range.see my signature.

rdc401 10-12-2018 07:57 AM


Originally Posted by hattitude (Post 17750122)
Anytime I'm in the cam chest for the first time (of an '07-'16 vintage HD), I replace the crappy HD "C" lifters and replace the OEM INA cam bearings with the Torrington (now Koyo-Torrington) cam bearings... I consider those a must do... the other stuff, I usually only replace if there is a reason (excessive wear/broken)

I seriously doubt the tensioners will need replacing on '16 bike.... If they are showing excessive wear , replace them, but they should go well over 50K miles...

The OEM cam plate and oil pump is more than adequate for the twin cam engine... the Fueling and S&S cam plates/pumps sure look pretty, but I don't see the need for street driven engines...

I agree with this post needs nothing else


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