Engine build help
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Engine build help
Hey guys I have a cam set coming from fuel moto with their pushrods. Tw-555 cams, and cam install kit. I have all the specialty tools ordered for the cam install. Is there anything else I should upgrade while I'm in it for the cams so I don't have to go into it twice?
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You don't need to add the Baisley spring or shim the pressure relief valve in the cam plate. The new Axtell pressure relief valve assembly is a nice upgrade to the OEM setup; not expensive and is getting good reviews from the guys the run them.
You should certainly upgrade the inner INA cam bearings to the SE hardware/Torrington B168 needle/roller bearings.
You should certainly upgrade the inner INA cam bearings to the SE hardware/Torrington B168 needle/roller bearings.
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You don't need to add the Baisley spring or shim the pressure relief valve in the cam plate. The new Axtell pressure relief valve assembly is a nice upgrade to the OEM setup; not expensive and is getting good reviews from the guys the run them.
You should certainly upgrade the inner INA cam bearings to the SE hardware/Torrington B168 needle/roller bearings.
You should certainly upgrade the inner INA cam bearings to the SE hardware/Torrington B168 needle/roller bearings.
just did 107 f/m kit on a friends bike with th777 cams used se adjustable push rods the valve train is as quiet as a Honda engine! mine has valve train noise that I don't like. was puzzled at how quiet this one is. checked oil pressure hot 210 degrees 21psi at idle 57 psi at 2000 rpms compared to mine 20 at idle and 38 psi at 2000-4000 rpms so if I raise the oil pressure it should build the lifters up and less lash in valve train. comparing the two builds I hope this helps Scott suggested the shim made by zippers he has in stock. will have it tomorrow will know by sat if this helps with the concern.
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Baisley spring and shims were made for like OLD 2002 bikes, with ZERO oil pressure. A lifter takes around 15psi to keep it pumped. Sooo, I wish to hear if this helps you? In the past... one time I spent a TON of money to make a bike quiet. Got close, but NO cigar. Some engines are simply noisy.
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Baisley spring and shims were made for like OLD 2002 bikes, with ZERO oil pressure. A lifter takes around 15psi to keep it pumped. Sooo, I wish to hear if this helps you? In the past... one time I spent a TON of money to make a bike quiet. Got close, but NO cigar. Some engines are simply noisy.
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Todd,
That engine always did have valve train noise @ the 96" level with the 555's, correct?
We do not use a spring or shim as a rule in the late model engines, but seeing as how you wanted more pressure, the oil pressure shim was my least expensive suggestion.
Scott
That engine always did have valve train noise @ the 96" level with the 555's, correct?
We do not use a spring or shim as a rule in the late model engines, but seeing as how you wanted more pressure, the oil pressure shim was my least expensive suggestion.
Scott
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just did 107 f/m kit on a friends bike with th777 cams used se adjustable push rods the valve train is as quiet as a Honda engine! mine has valve train noise that I don't like. was puzzled at how quiet this one is. checked oil pressure hot 210 degrees 21psi at idle 57 psi at 2000 rpms compared to mine 20 at idle and 38 psi at 2000-4000 rpms so if I raise the oil pressure it should build the lifters up and less lash in valve train. comparing the two builds I hope this helps Scott suggested the shim made by zippers he has in stock. will have it tomorrow will know by sat if this helps with the concern.
just did 107 f/m kit on a friends bike with th777 cams used se adjustable push rods the valve train is as quiet as a Honda engine! mine has valve train noise that I don't like. was puzzled at how quiet this one is. checked oil pressure hot 210 degrees 21psi at idle 57 psi at 2000 rpms compared to mine 20 at idle and 38 psi at 2000-4000 rpms so if I raise the oil pressure it should build the lifters up and less lash in valve train. comparing the two builds I hope this helps Scott suggested the shim made by zippers he has in stock. will have it tomorrow will know by sat if this helps with the concern.