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The early 05' builds had valve guide seal issues. HD changed seals mid year, so it's a coin toss if you're one of the lucky ones. A good tell tale sign of bad seals is oil consumption.
The only thing that's gone wrong with my 05' was a cam bearing (noticed at 34k when the tensioners were yanked out)
Originally Posted by soft 02
Yes. On Dyna's from late 05 and 06's the alternator field was bolted not rivited to the compensator spring basket and some the bolts backed out destroying the stator. ]
The early 05' builds had valve guide seal issues. HD changed seals mid year, so it's a coin toss if you're one of the lucky ones. A good tell tale sign of bad seals is oil consumption.
The only thing that's gone wrong with my 05' was a cam bearing (noticed at 34k when the tensioners were yanked out)
First I heard of the 05' being included.
Local friend/indie said he had an 05 with the 06 alt issue. New to me. he said it was a late 05. Anythings possible.
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