Shovelhead A place to talk about Shovelheads.

Torque Specs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 9, 2023 | 02:35 PM
  #1  
shovelnik's Avatar
shovelnik
Thread Starter
|
Novice
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 22
Likes: 4
Default Torque Specs

Anybody know the torque spec for the lifter block screws?
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2023 | 02:41 PM
  #2  
Spanners39's Avatar
Spanners39
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 7,736
Likes: 1,524
From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand
Default

Tight......they too small and the casting too stable to **** about with torque settings. If you need a figure it's 90-120 inch pounds.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2023 | 04:50 PM
  #3  
johnjzjz's Avatar
johnjzjz
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 12,878
Likes: 5,449
From: la la land jerzey
Default

120 inch or 10 foot pounds is about right - we use the AMF foam gaskets from cometic they are real deal today - buy another brand dont complain they did not work





 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2023 | 05:04 PM
  #4  
shovelnik's Avatar
shovelnik
Thread Starter
|
Novice
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 22
Likes: 4
Default

Thanks guys. Nothing specific in my manuals other than 10 ft lbs for all things 1/4". Just wanted some experinced input. Hand tightened them at first. Not enough so will clean up the oil spill and get it right. The bitch loves those solid lifters. Smoothest it has run in the 20 yrs + that I've had her. Luv'n it!!
!
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2023 | 06:20 PM
  #5  
johnjzjz's Avatar
johnjzjz
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Top Answer: 3
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 12,878
Likes: 5,449
From: la la land jerzey
Default

Iron head sporty in 1984 came from the factory with solids last bike to have them
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2023 | 10:08 PM
  #6  
84 Shovel's Avatar
84 Shovel
Cruiser
Photogenic
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 146
Likes: 170
From: chicagoland
Default

If your lifter blocks and bolts are the earlier countersunk type be careful not to over torque them as you can crack the corner of the lifter block.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff Wetter
Wheels/Tires
0
Jul 3, 2017 04:54 PM
PurpleShark
Softail Models
0
Mar 8, 2017 10:56 AM
Mikeduke108
Softail Models
2
Jun 23, 2014 05:14 PM
Mac10
General Harley Davidson Chat
49
Mar 4, 2013 06:11 AM
car5car
Exhaust System Topics
76
Dec 29, 2009 12:20 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:00 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE