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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 05:19 PM
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so i've installed wiseco pistons in my HD cylinders and I'm ready to drop jugs down on case with cometics, but i stopped.... i really don't want to tear this engine down again...and i'm looking at oil passage holes, and I don't see any real difference between S&S and Harley...S&S passages are a bit larger, but that's it

should i install the pigtails at the bottom of these HD cylinders, or leave them alone and hope for the best, trusting that S&S has pulled through in designing this case so that i don't get any base leaks?

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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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dissimilar techniques in the way the 2 companys approach the same thing in machining and sizes have always been an issue, we have learned to buy into all or none of it

having said that i have not had a leak issue with S&S and OEM harley mix and match

would it hurt to add the sleave - NO
 
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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Helpful info. I'm not the op but thanks for that
 
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yes, good info....thank you John!
 
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