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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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When I do the cam bearings and tensioners in my 99 FLHT, Is there any reason why I should have to replace the cam brearing plate? Unless it's worn bad for some un-godly reason. I checked with Harley tech and they told me motor was born April 26,1999.
As much as I love me TC88, Harley Davidson really pooped a big one this time.
Give me a shovel.
I really appreciate all the advice and excellant info you all freely give out. I really enjoy this site.
I'm going to have to get-r-done with in the next couple weeks.
Have a lot of riders looking to me for ride guidance.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Nope. Go back in with Timken B148 inner bearings. Depending on the mileage and cam hardness wear you might want to drop a new set of stock cams in as well as lifters unless you want to change out to a different cam all together. Click HERE for an installation kit that will include the good bearings.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Do what Dawg says.
 
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Thanks a gazillion. ( Forrest Gumps net worth)
I really appreciate the advice.
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