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Hi Guys; I am getting ready to change out the cam bearing on my 99 Softail Custom, and I just got the Jims Tools puller and installer off of ebay. Anybody else use these, and did they work OK? From the pictures they look like they will do the job, but you can't always tell from that. I am going to use Harley quick install pushrods, and a new Torrington B-138 bearing. I am getting close to 28,000 on it, and it is running and sounding great, so just doing this for peace of mind. I will also check lifters when I am in there.
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I was thinking the 99 EVO had the "B" lifters in it. When did they start with the "B". I am keeping the stock cam for now anyway, as it just runs so well I can't see any reason to change it.
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Just as an observation of people on the site, here: it doesn't seem that the B lifters last all that much longer than the original ones. My non-B lifters lasted to about 50K and the people say the B's seem to not go much over that. Bemervet is just suggesting that your lifters are probably half worn out, give or take, and if you're in there already, you might consider throwing another set in. If money's tight, run what you got.
I've also only heard good things about Jim's tools.
I've also only heard good things about Jim's tools.
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Just as an observation of people on the site, here: it doesn't seem that the B lifters last all that much longer than the original ones. My non-B lifters lasted to about 50K and the people say the B's seem to not go much over that. Bemervet is just suggesting that your lifters are probably half worn out, give or take, and if you're in there already, you might consider throwing another set in. If money's tight, run what you got.
I've also only heard good things about Jim's tools.
I've also only heard good things about Jim's tools.
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Greetings,
If you are already in there and you have some extra cash, a cam might be in order.
Don't go for something too aggressive, go for something like an EV27 to keep good usable power and torque and a ridable street motor.
If you are already in there and you have some extra cash, a cam might be in order.
Don't go for something too aggressive, go for something like an EV27 to keep good usable power and torque and a ridable street motor.
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Thanks for the info guys. I got the remove and install tools for a $101.00, and that seems to be a good deal for me. If everthing looks OK when I get in there, I will just run the stock cam, and hopefully the lifters for a while longer. May change to an EV13 cam later down the road. I rode a 115 miles this morning at 70 MPH, and she runs like a swiss watch. I have about 27,000 on it now, of which 10,000 are mine, and I have no leaks. I will probably be back on here when I get in to it, for questions I might have. I have really learned a lot on here, and want to thank you guys that are in the know. I wouldn't even know about the cam bearing if it was not for you guys. I did a lot of wrenching on my old 84 Iron Head Sporty, but this thing is a bit different.
I know the EV13 is a bagger cam, but I do a lot of riding at lower RPM, and others have said it works great in the lighter bikes for that.
I know the EV13 is a bagger cam, but I do a lot of riding at lower RPM, and others have said it works great in the lighter bikes for that.
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