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S&S 475c cam install advice please

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Old Sep 2, 2022 | 02:58 PM
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Starting a parts list too. M8 Cam Swap



Torque settings for bolts
  • Quickie pushrods
Cam bearing

HD oil pump 62400247

Pushrod tubes? + orings

Assembly lube
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Old Sep 8, 2022 | 08:08 AM
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Anyone use this vacuum pump method for priming the lifters?

 
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You can- I use a hand held oil can.
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Originally Posted by Road Star
Anyone use this vacuum pump method for priming the lifters?
I have, It works
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 01:26 AM
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Got it assembled and it runs. Sounds like a rowdy cam.

It takes a while to get a tune from Fuel Moto - been a week now since I requested it. Hope it doesn’t take too much longer.

I wonder if I could just auto-tune my existing map?


 
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It definitely doesn't sound like a M8 no more. Please let us know how it runs when you get it tuned. I've been thinking about the same cam.
 
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Any Luck?
 
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I got a base tune for the SS-475c and it didn't run too bad, just not my style. Sounds great but it pulls a bit higher than I would like.

My new TTS100 cam just arrived, along with some S&S Grand National mufflers. If all goes well, I will be installing these today and tomorrow, and it goes to the tuner Monday morning. Figured it would be best to have a dyno run, and get the professional tune.

So, I should have that cam for sale very soon, in case anyone is interested.

 
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