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Cca
Going from a stk 09 96" to new 48 cams - should i be expecting more load as the bike cranks slow now
Time to take the battery out for a load test or is this to be expected ?
Thanks
Dave
Time to take the battery out for a load test or is this to be expected ?
Thanks
Dave
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I've had the bike for 2 years so battery age is unknown I'll take it out ahd get it load tested today
Dave
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If the OPs battery needs replacing, a lithium replacement would be a good idea. Just replaced the battery in my '02 FLHT with lithium and should have done it last time. Shaved about 20 pounds off the weight and it spins, starts faster. A little more money but worth it.
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Good news Bad news kinda thing
Battery tested good held 400cca for 10 sec and never fell below 12.5 volts
So now i have to find why it cranks so slow
Stk 09 96in with the 48 cams
Will check and see if its a tune issue or me issue - i know everything was lined up in the cam chest but if i have to ill open it up again
Hope eveyone is having a good day LOL
Dave
Battery tested good held 400cca for 10 sec and never fell below 12.5 volts
So now i have to find why it cranks so slow
Stk 09 96in with the 48 cams
Will check and see if its a tune issue or me issue - i know everything was lined up in the cam chest but if i have to ill open it up again
Hope eveyone is having a good day LOL
Dave
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I would check for a voltage dropped at the starter terminal. A poor or corroded cable from battery could drop enough to cause the same... Did it ever start since the cam swap?
As you stated earlier, Did you check the cams yet? I guess it's possible to retard the cam timing which will cause the intake valve to close sooner creating a little more ccp but I've never heard of anyone doing that before and am not even sure if it would start...
As you stated earlier, Did you check the cams yet? I guess it's possible to retard the cam timing which will cause the intake valve to close sooner creating a little more ccp but I've never heard of anyone doing that before and am not even sure if it would start...
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I would check for a voltage dropped at the starter terminal. A poor or corroded cable from battery could drop enough to cause the same... Did it ever start since the cam swap?
As you stated earlier, Did you check the cams yet? I guess it's possible to retard the cam timing which will cause the intake valve to close sooner creating a little more ccp but I've never heard of anyone doing that before and am not even sure if it would start...
As you stated earlier, Did you check the cams yet? I guess it's possible to retard the cam timing which will cause the intake valve to close sooner creating a little more ccp but I've never heard of anyone doing that before and am not even sure if it would start...
Its interesting for sure
Thanks
Dave
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compression check
I would still do a compression check usually gives u a pretty good indication if cams are not lined up ive done about 4 cams over the years , as long as the rings are seating good on both cylinders u should be pretty close on the readings in both cylinders.
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What did you end up going with brand-wise?