Big Bore gaskets
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Big Bore gaskets
I have a 1993 fxlr with big bore kit installed. I have no information on the work that was done as it was already done when I purchased the bike last year. I am wondering how to find out what size kit was installed and how to purchase the correct gaskets. I will be doing base gaskets and up.
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Thank you in advance
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The only gasket that will be different for your big bore will be the head gaskets. Determine your displacement by measuring your cylinders and order a Cometic or James top end gasket kit with the proper head gasket size and thickness.
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Thanks for your reply. That sounds simple enough. Just so I'm clear, use a dial caliper to measure the widest part of the cylinder opening on get the gasket that is for that size?
Thanks again
Thanks again
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not true,base & head gaskets will be different for a EVO big bore.when you get the heads off,measure the bore & order gaskets(it will be either 3.625 or 3.812) then just order gaskets
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Thank you. Is there usually any identifying marks on the jugs to show brand, size or kit? Obviously that would be to convenient.
This may be a dumb question, but forgive me because i have never been inside any part of a Harley engine - Yet. I remember hearing once that they had oval pistons or cylinders. Is this true?
Thanks again.
This may be a dumb question, but forgive me because i have never been inside any part of a Harley engine - Yet. I remember hearing once that they had oval pistons or cylinders. Is this true?
Thanks again.