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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 05:30 PM
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Default "H" grind?
I would like to verify my thinking is correct. Is this an Andrews H grind that replaces stock cam? Same lift/duration as stock?


 
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 06:09 PM
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wow a green gear - red is the normal one I only used a green I think once in all the years

yea your thinking is correct
 
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Thanks Johnjzjz, could you shed some light on what the 'green' or 'red' gear means?
 
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Thanks John, could you shed some light on the 'green' and 'red' gear means?
 
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the pinion gear and the cam gear come in different sizes ( they are color coded ) to set the correct gear to gear lash - the combo makes it like 50 different combos in every direction
 
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If i change to an A2 or J cam what else will i need to change?
 
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read the factory book on cam gearing and setting
 
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I installed an Andrews J Grind cam into my '77 FXE and no head work was required . It's not the hottest cam in the world but the bike runs better with it than the stock Harley cam. By better I mean a bit more power, very smooth operation, and better throttle response.
 
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I had an "A" grind and a super "B" on my 83 FXRS and I was very happy with that combo.
 
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Got home today and found a surprise waiting for me. Brother-from-another-mother is getting tired of riding alone, trying to help me finish the bike.
 
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