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Apr 1, 2021 | 05:24 PM

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WP50

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Originally Posted by SteveB1971

Does the '98s come with Torrington cam bearing?

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Apr 2, 2021 | 06:43 AM

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Jim Kraft

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My 99 Softail Custom had the bad bearing. I changed it at 23,000 miles. I am not sure but I think they quit using the Torrington bearing back in the early 80's. I used Harley screaming eagle adjustable push rods and have had no problems with them. I have 60,000 on it now. I have had no gasket leaks anywhere and did not want to take the top off just to replace the cam bearing. If you are going to change the cam I would sure change the bearing. I think they were only like $8.00. If you buy the tools to do it you can always sell them later. I bought used remove and install tools which worked just fine.

Apr 2, 2021 | 04:15 PM

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Dan89FLSTC

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Originally Posted by Jim Kraft

My 99 Softail Custom had the bad bearing. I changed it at 23,000 miles. I am not sure but I think they quit using the Torrington bearing back in the early 80's.

The Torrington B-138 was used in Evos until the early `90s...