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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Spanners39
Undo the two right hand side rocker gear bolts on each jug and slip the rocker shaft out and pull the rocker arms.... this will give you a better look at the valve springs.
alrighty! thanks for the tip!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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for what it takes take the primary off and check the compensator nut
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 97ultraharley
for what it takes take the primary off and check the compensator nut
Oh yeah, that's right - the compensator spring cup is known sometimes to weaken, so the rotor will start rocking on the splines, eventually falling apart. Happened to me, on '93 decker btw
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 97ultraharley
for what it takes take the primary off and check the compensator nut
ok. will that make sound come from the rocker box?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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ok. will that make sound come from the rocker box?
This is the problem with rattling hollow metal units - sounds can come from anywhere. Few times I heard from big wrenches when they refuse even to use a mechanical stethoscope: "it's not gonna help here"
 
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That sounds to me like the hiem joint mount is bad on the top of the motor.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by misfitJason
That sounds to me like the hiem joint mount is bad on the top of the motor.
may be a stupid question but what exactly is the heim joint mount on top of the motor? I don't think Ive ever heard that term before..
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jokenroll
This is the problem with rattling hollow metal units - sounds can come from anywhere. Few times I heard from big wrenches when they refuse even to use a mechanical stethoscope: "it's not gonna help here"
Thanks Jokenroll for ur input! I know its hard to hear on the video but in person u can definitely tell its coming from top of the motor.
 
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may be a stupid question but what exactly is the heim joint mount on top of the motor? I don't think Ive ever heard that term before..

Headsteady or top motor mount.
 
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Headsteady or top motor mount.
ok thanks Spanners39. Thats kinda what I thought
 
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