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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 01:06 AM
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Default S&S 475c cam install advice please

Bike is a 2018 RGS.
Looking for advice - cam install, S&S 475c.

Am I ok with just upgrading to the new HD oil pump? Don’t really want to spend $600 on the S&S.

And should I go with the S&S cam chain tensioner? Or stay with the stock one?

I know there are lots of options, but do I need to go with S&S cam plate?

Whats the deal?


 
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The latest oil pump works perfectly, as does the stock plate and tensioner. Use the good inner bearing. What's the tuning plan?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 10:09 AM
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Don't need the plate or any of the other parts. I have a 2020 Street Glide with the S&S 475c and it does really well. I put it in and go at 600 miles on the bike. Just make sure your upgrade the bearings and if you don't have the updated oil pump get that from HD.
 
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Originally Posted by rigidthumper
The latest oil pump works perfectly, as does the stock plate and tensioner. Use the good inner bearing. What's the tuning plan?
Thanks for the info, good to hear.

I have a Power Vision. The bike has a decatted head pipe and Street Cannon mufflers. May go with Khrome Werks.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2022 | 11:39 AM
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Drag Specialties pump - is this acceptable?
https://www.getlowered.com/drag-spec...t-twin-cooled/


This one from Fueling:
https://www.feulingparts.com/sku/7018

Bit of a price difference...

 

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I have no opinion on either of those pumps. I will say there are more of the updated pumps on the road than probably both of those combined and the new ones seem to be working just fine. Based on that empirical data I would go with the new HD pump design rather than take a chance on a pump with less usage in the market.
 
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Regarding the tool - is this one ok?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14355263160...gaAqcBEALw_wcB

 
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That tool will get the job done. May be able to sell it to a bud afterwards. 62400247 should be the right oil pump assembly. Retail is $160. Surdyke sold me one for $120 + shipping last spring.
 
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Originally Posted by Road Star
Regarding the tool - is this one ok?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14355263160...gaAqcBEALw_wcB
Make sure the install tool has the bearing seating recess on it, to properly set the bearing depth. If it does not, you are supposed to measure the currently installed bearing depth, and duplicate that with the new bearing installation.
 
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What would you guys recommend for lifters?Are the stock ones ok?
 
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