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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 03:48 AM
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My theory has always been have your supporting parts stronger than your motor that way you don't have to worry weather or not it's gonna hold up
I spoke with my builder today and everything is in place except for the pipe and clutch. Still waiting on those to arrive but the S&S 635 HO cams went in without any issues which I was glad to hear. Getting pretty excited.
 
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I spoke with my builder today and everything is in place except for the pipe and clutch. Still waiting on those to arrive but the S&S 635 HO cams went in without any issues which I was glad to hear. Getting pretty excited.
Good to hear, looking forward to your results
 
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Good to hear, looking forward to your results
I'm sure the results will bring a smile to my face.
 
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Oh and just FYI to debunk any myths about difficulty installing the S&S 635 HO cams, they installed very easily with no issues.
 
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Oh and just FYI to debunk any myths about difficulty installing the S&S 635 HO cams, they installed very easily with no issues.

So you installed them into a 124 ci SnS motor without checking the valve to valve or valve to piston clearances?
 
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No the engine builder installed them. I asked him if he had any issues with them and he said he had no issues at all.
 
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No the engine builder installed them. I asked him if he had any issues with them and he said he had no issues at all.
Motor been run yet?
 
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Motor been run yet?
No. Still waiting on some parts.
 
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Default Barnett Clutch springs
Dare I ask what clutch springs anyone is using on a stock S&S 124" with a Barnett Scorpion clutch with low profile lock up pressure plate?
 
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