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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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I recently ordered a new set of S&S shovel cases for a new engine build. They have been line honed and ported. I have never built an engine from the ground up and was wondering if any of you would be kind enough to enlighten me. How much work will have to be done by a machine shop. And what are some good manuals or dvd's that you would recommend for someone building a shovel.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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I recently ordered a new set of S&S shovel cases for a new engine build. They have been line honed and ported.
Sez it all. DNFTFT
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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You need to get a Harley service manual before you fool around with your motor and mess it up.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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I just gonna install everything with a ball-pin hammer and a crescent wrench.
 
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Originally Posted by Mike T
You need to get a Harley service manual before you fool around with your motor and mess it up.
Are the harley manuals the best ones to use and what year.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by panz4ever
Sez it all. DNFTFT
whats your problem man
 

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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoarse
whats your problem man
Obviously they had you in mind...

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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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you really need to quit posting this stuff on you tube panzie I heard how much you like the assless chaps though

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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Your a wealth of knowledge about shovelheads, a regular E-BADASS because I know you would never, ever call me a troll to my face, your a truly weak man. You don't talk to people like this in person because your scared of getting your *** whipped or going to jail. You try to look like a tough guy, but I know your as weak as water. I came on this forum hoping to gain some knowledge, but all I got was ridiculed by an E-1%.
 

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