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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 04:13 AM
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@19BluMxRG I didn’t catch that part earlier that someone else did in your original post mentioning the rpm’s climb but it just doesn’t go anywhere……. Does the engine rev quickly when this occurs or very sluggishly?
Does it feel like the bike is being held back or does it feel like the engine is free revving as in something not engaging. They would be two different areas to look at…
Revving quickly and not speeding up, driveline such as clutch or belt or..
Revving sluggishly and feels like the bike is being held back, I would look at possibly tearing into the cam chest to check oil pump…
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 19BluMxRG
So assuming i am having sumping issues, can i pull the the cam plate and oil pump without having to pull the cam, lifters and pushrods?
Assuming you have adjustable push rods, completely collapse the the adjustment on them and you can leave the cam in place. I have done this without issue.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 19BluMxRG
That im not sure. Ive tried looking up what month my bike was manufactured but never found anything.
On Softail I found my date here:

 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GlidingJoe
@19BluMxRG I didn’t catch that part earlier that someone else did in your original post mentioning the rpm’s climb but it just doesn’t go anywhere……. Does the engine rev quickly when this occurs or very sluggishly?
Does it feel like the bike is being held back or does it feel like the engine is free revving as in something not engaging. They would be two different areas to look at…
Revving quickly and not speeding up, driveline such as clutch or belt or..
Revving sluggishly and feels like the bike is being held back, I would look at possibly tearing into the cam chest to check oil pump…
It revs hard like is struggling to climb the rpm range. So yes like its being held back.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by OldMike
On Softail I found my date here:
So is that just the frame build date or will that coincide with engine build date as well?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 19BluMxRG
So is that just the frame build date or will that coincide with engine build date as well?
We've been using it as motorcycle build date, I don't know of a separate engine build date.
Here's more info in this PDF and picture:

M1450.pdf



 
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Old Jul 26, 2021 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 19BluMxRG
Trouble shooting help needed!
If you have a firearms range near you, perhaps you could find someone proficient with shooting that could help you out.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2021 | 11:42 AM
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If you have a firearms range near you, perhaps you could find someone proficient with shooting that could help you out.

 
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So i ended up putting the 20MY pump in it and we will see what happens. If that doesnt fix it then ill just ride it until it grenades or until next spring, whichever comes first.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 19BluMxRG
So i ended up putting the 20MY pump in it and we will see what happens. If that doesnt fix it then ill just ride it until it grenades or until next spring, whichever comes first.
 
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