Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
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Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
OK.....have a 2001 FLHT with the dull engine pieces...(yuk!). Planning on removing both top and bottom rocker box covers, tappet covers, cam, tranny top, and inspection covers to get them chromed. MUCH cheaper than getting them replaced by Harley chrome pieces. Can you get to the rocker box assembliesby just removing the tank? Andhow hard would all this be? I have a service manual and a bit of experience working on bikes. Anyone taken this on?!
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RE: Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
Not sure how hard it is to get everything off to have it chromed, but you might take a look at this cheaper solution.
http://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm
http://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm
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Probably draining the tank will give you the most grief 
A word of advice when pulling the tank....try and get most of the fuel out of it first by riding it, bulb draining it, etc. prior to pulling the crossover tube. Upon reinstall, install a quick connect in the crossover, or install a "T" in the line and a plugged tube tied to the downtube to make future tank draining a snap. It's not that hard to do with a service manual.
A word of advice when pulling the tank....try and get most of the fuel out of it first by riding it, bulb draining it, etc. prior to pulling the crossover tube. Upon reinstall, install a quick connect in the crossover, or install a "T" in the line and a plugged tube tied to the downtube to make future tank draining a snap. It's not that hard to do with a service manual.
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RE: Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
Easiest way I've found to remove the tank is to clamp the crossover with a fuel line clamp (Sears sells nice ones and they aren't expensive) - when pulled, you have only one side to contend with - use a plugged piece of fuel line to seal that one off or just reconnect the crossover afetr you've raised the front of the tank vertically to keep the fuel from dumping.
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RE: Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
Sounds good.....appreciate the input! I'll do it.The week of the 22nd is when theplating shop can get me in. Looking forward to seeing some chrome.....
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I just did mine this past summer. Chrome engine kit, extended brake padel, shifters, braided t/f/b lines. The only thing that gave me a problem was the rear rocker box cover on the left side. not enough clearance. Had to send it to get the job finished.
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RE: Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
If you haven't done the work yet, you can try gaining access to the rocker box covers simply by propping the tank up with some pieces of 2X4.....Matco makes a wrench specifically for getting the rocker arm bolts loose.
What are your plans regarding the lifter blocks? If you are going totake them off, you will either have to cut your stock push rods or take the heads off to raise the push rods so that the lifter blocks will come off....I'd cut the push rods and go back with adjustables....
Last thing, use your torque wrench and the tightening pattern in the manual for reattaching everything.
What are your plans regarding the lifter blocks? If you are going totake them off, you will either have to cut your stock push rods or take the heads off to raise the push rods so that the lifter blocks will come off....I'd cut the push rods and go back with adjustables....
Last thing, use your torque wrench and the tightening pattern in the manual for reattaching everything.
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RE: Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
There is a pretty slick cover that will go over the lifter blocks, so fortunately I won't have to go any further than the rocker boxes. I tore it all down last Saturday, and you guys are right, the tank was the worst! The only issue with the rear box was the bolt length for the breather. After working it a little, came right out.
I also have both the Clymer manual and the HD manual. Pictures and diagrams are great!
Should have the parts back tomorrow. I'll let you know how the re-assembly goes!
I also have both the Clymer manual and the HD manual. Pictures and diagrams are great!
Should have the parts back tomorrow. I'll let you know how the re-assembly goes!
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RE: Difficulity To Install Chrome Engine Kit On FLHT?
Done! And of course while the motor was torn apart, I decided to paint the gray block black. Although it turned out GREAT, what a PAIN to tape everything off! The good thing was that after going through the painting, putting the engine back together didn't seem that bad! Now just waiting on my chrome primary.
Thanks for all the input.....I'll post some pics soon.
Thanks for all the input.....I'll post some pics soon.
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