Cam install questions
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Cruiser
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Done! Ordered some S&S Lifters. Looking to do this job this coming weekend. As long as all my parts arrive.
Road Master
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From: Wisconsin
Oil pump alignment wasn't something I wanted to screw up, so i bought the alignment screws, ebay, $12 shipped. Didn't think to try countersunk screws.
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Cruiser
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Okay, here's everything I needed to complete my upgrade.
SE Hydraulic cam chain tensioner plate upgrade kit
SE quick install pushrod kit
Cometic gasket kit
Inner cam bearing tool installer/puller
Andrews TW21 cams
Blue Loctite
spacer Kit, P/N: 25285-08
Assembly lube
Tools: 20 ton press, torque wrenches, torx bits, allen bits, socket set, wrenches, brass picks for pulling o-rings, rags, Indian gasket shellac, steel ruler, gasket scraper, calipers, lift, paper clips & rubber bands.
Patience!
I think that's about it.
SE Hydraulic cam chain tensioner plate upgrade kit
SE quick install pushrod kit
Cometic gasket kit
Inner cam bearing tool installer/puller
Andrews TW21 cams
Blue Loctite
spacer Kit, P/N: 25285-08
Assembly lube
Tools: 20 ton press, torque wrenches, torx bits, allen bits, socket set, wrenches, brass picks for pulling o-rings, rags, Indian gasket shellac, steel ruler, gasket scraper, calipers, lift, paper clips & rubber bands.
Patience!
I think that's about it.
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Cruiser
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Started it up today, and took it for about a ten mile ride. All's good! Cams definitely make a difference. And yes robbyville, got the oil pump o-ring, plus the two small ones. Hardest part was getting the nerve to start it up the first time.
Road Warrior
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From: East Hartford, CT
Yes sir, good job!
I too did my cams first time this season.
The best part was when I started it up and it actually started and ran great.
Makes it all worth it when you feel the difference.
I kind of went a little overboard and purchased a 1.4 Kw allballs starter and then upgraded to number 4 braided welding cable to feed it.
But bigger is better there.
Congrats and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
I too did my cams first time this season.
The best part was when I started it up and it actually started and ran great.
Makes it all worth it when you feel the difference.
I kind of went a little overboard and purchased a 1.4 Kw allballs starter and then upgraded to number 4 braided welding cable to feed it.
But bigger is better there.
Congrats and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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From: Kennewick, WA
Nice, pretty rewarding isn't it?
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