2012 flhx please help
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trying to learn. yes I have a manual for my bike.
if timing marks on the cam and crank are lined up should all 4 pushrods be able to spin betweenthe fingers. bike been down over a week so definitely should be bled down. all other valves are closed but front exhaust valve is open. can a collapsed lifter cause my issue.
going to continue to dismantle but trying to learn along the way.
thanks for the replies.
if timing marks on the cam and crank are lined up should all 4 pushrods be able to spin betweenthe fingers. bike been down over a week so definitely should be bled down. all other valves are closed but front exhaust valve is open. can a collapsed lifter cause my issue.
going to continue to dismantle but trying to learn along the way.
thanks for the replies.
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I have not used a magnet but did see a few small slivers of metal in the bottom of the cam case. I will remove the cam plate tomorrow.
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cam plate removed..don't see any issues with cam, lifters , oil pump or pushrods. runout pic attached. up and down movement barely moved the needle.
if any other pics needed please let me know..I'm stumped.
thanks
if any other pics needed please let me know..I'm stumped.
thanks
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outer tensioner moving..inner tensioner stiff.
metal shavings in cam chest and cover. can't figure out where they came from.
can stuck inner tensioner cause my issues.
metal shavings in cam chest and cover. can't figure out where they came from.
can stuck inner tensioner cause my issues.
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Check the rollers on the lifters.
Clean the inner cam bearing and make sure that they are all in place. Don't think it's a issue but check.
What does the inside of the pump look like? Scavenge side mainly.
Are the specks aluminum or steel?
Add: Pull the crank sensor. See if anything is stuck to it..
Clean the inner cam bearing and make sure that they are all in place. Don't think it's a issue but check.
What does the inside of the pump look like? Scavenge side mainly.
Are the specks aluminum or steel?
Add: Pull the crank sensor. See if anything is stuck to it..
Last edited by Max Headflow; Nov 4, 2023 at 04:12 PM. Reason: add:
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Check the rollers on the lifters.
Clean the inner cam bearing and make sure that they are all in place. Don't think it's a issue but check.
What does the inside of the pump look like? Scavenge side mainly.
Are the specks aluminum or steel?
Add: Pull the crank sensor. See if anything is stuck to it..
Clean the inner cam bearing and make sure that they are all in place. Don't think it's a issue but check.
What does the inside of the pump look like? Scavenge side mainly.
Are the specks aluminum or steel?
Add: Pull the crank sensor. See if anything is stuck to it..
Last edited by memphisharley; Nov 5, 2023 at 08:40 AM.
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