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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,595
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From: Vancouver Island British Colombia Canada
putting your location on your profile will tell anyone who might be into helping you, if your local to them.
Hatch.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,670
Likes: 716
From: DFW
Thought about dropping engine, but front mount is on top of a welded cross bar on the front down tubes, and don't much like getting into dropping rear and gearbox!!!!!
Also did same job on a Sporty a few years ago and do not remember having this problem.
Thought about EV27 but undecided if it is worth effort/money. They are very expensive here in Ireland and with the present economic situation here and a new budget just being passed, money tight. Unless someone there has a "free Sample" or a cheapie.
Tony
Also did same job on a Sporty a few years ago and do not remember having this problem.
Thought about EV27 but undecided if it is worth effort/money. They are very expensive here in Ireland and with the present economic situation here and a new budget just being passed, money tight. Unless someone there has a "free Sample" or a cheapie.
Tony
Where there is a will, there is a way.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,227
Likes: 3
From: Central Illinois
That rocker will go in easier than it came out. Have patience. Def make sure ALL surfaces are flat including cylinder base. Take to a machine shop if necessary. Use Torque plates if honeing the cylinder's and verify ring gaps. Use viton seals and no sealant on any gasket surface.
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Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 138
Likes: 5
From: Dublin, Ireland.
Is'nt this a great site and forum?
I suppose it is one of the reasons I love my Harley, old and all as she is, even in these days of doom and gloom there is so much assistance and help from other Harley riders, and all free!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to all for advice, it has all been taken on board.
One other question. The EV27 is advertised as a simple swop, is it?
If I got one, can I literally just remove my old one and replace it with this, no pushrod or tappett swop, just cam for cam and a new gasket?
Thanks again , I am sure I will get loads of answers, but as my signature says, "I like simple".....................
Cheers
Tony.
I suppose it is one of the reasons I love my Harley, old and all as she is, even in these days of doom and gloom there is so much assistance and help from other Harley riders, and all free!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to all for advice, it has all been taken on board.
One other question. The EV27 is advertised as a simple swop, is it?
If I got one, can I literally just remove my old one and replace it with this, no pushrod or tappett swop, just cam for cam and a new gasket?
Thanks again , I am sure I will get loads of answers, but as my signature says, "I like simple".....................
Cheers
Tony.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 7
Ironbutt nailed it. You have to have patience, remove the rocker arms take all the bolts out comepletely and have patience. Removeing the front mount will give you some additional clearance as well. When re-assembling use metal gaskets where available. I would also reccomend file-to-fit rings as most of the "drop in" rings have a huge end gap and don't hone too much or you might get some "piston rattle". Hope this helps
That piston rattle bit is hilarious. Go a bit longer, and give yourself a rebore.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,468
Likes: 12
From: Bluffton, South Carolina
With a torch or plasma cutter LOL !!! Sorry for the brain cramp, but the days have been long and busy. Thought it was a rubber mount. That's one of the hazards when the post get lots of replies and you try to remember what was said by whom.
Last edited by miacycles; Dec 10, 2010 at 06:08 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 293
Likes: 7
Is'nt this a great site and forum?
I suppose it is one of the reasons I love my Harley, old and all as she is, even in these days of doom and gloom there is so much assistance and help from other Harley riders, and all free!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to all for advice, it has all been taken on board.
One other question. The EV27 is advertised as a simple swop, is it?
If I got one, can I literally just remove my old one and replace it with this, no pushrod or tappett swop, just cam for cam and a new gasket?
Thanks again , I am sure I will get loads of answers, but as my signature says, "I like simple".....................
Cheers
Tony.
I suppose it is one of the reasons I love my Harley, old and all as she is, even in these days of doom and gloom there is so much assistance and help from other Harley riders, and all free!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to all for advice, it has all been taken on board.
One other question. The EV27 is advertised as a simple swop, is it?
If I got one, can I literally just remove my old one and replace it with this, no pushrod or tappett swop, just cam for cam and a new gasket?
Thanks again , I am sure I will get loads of answers, but as my signature says, "I like simple".....................
Cheers
Tony.
Yes, lots of assistance, but be a little wary.
When you know little, you can easily be misled.
Most of what I read on here is basically wrong.
So take care.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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I do take the time to tease you a little though, as you are not only generally on the right track, but can respond with an interesting view.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,595
Likes: 8
From: Vancouver Island British Colombia Canada
you have the floor!
hatch.