I'm trying to determine if the compensator on my 98 lowrider is shot. The nut was red loctited and torqued to 160 ft. lbs. and the splines on the crankshaft and the adapter were good. I noticed the I can turn the compensator sprocket quite a bit before it engages and the crankshaft turns. I'm thinking that the spring pack might be worn out. Shouldn't there be some sort of resistance in it or is that normal? It has 40,000 miles on it. If it does need replaced should I go with a new one or a solid sprocket? I appreciate your input guys. Thanks.

 

As far as I know the only thing that wears out on a compensator is the teeth.

 

The teeth still look pretty good

 

Is it doing something or making sounds while riding that make you think you have a problem?

 

If you are hearing a knocking noise from clutch area it may be the compensator spring pack. You should have some movement at compensator when turning it back and forth before motor turns when the beville springs in compensator compress. If you are having a lot of movement with very little pressure to move it, it might be the spring pack.

 

have seen 2 that the spring pack had broken. One was a good guess at the noise and some vibration. The other we could see a crack in cup looking spring.

Was told you can only look for a crack or looseness in the spring.

WP

 

tomfiii, that sounds exactly like what I'm seeing, it take very little pressure, if any, to move it before the engine starts to turn. I'm not hearing any noise...yet. Looks like thats another winter project. Thanks

 

Are all the parts assembled correctly - someone didn't by chance forget the spacer right before the nut? That could cause less pressure sandwiching it all together and allow the sprocket to spin easier...

 

Whenever I have trouble shooting something, I get a little closer, or change to like a prone position, or use a different (more accurate) gun, but that's just me, and I haven't tried to shoot an evo compensator before. I do have a handgun that could drill one at 200, though. 300 would be a little challenging, but not impossible.

Sorry, couldn't help myself. If you can turn the nut a lot before the crank turns, then I'd say that was not right.

 

I'm sure its assembled correctly with all the spacers and washers. I always use my HD factory service manual. Thanks again guys!!