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Damn Puttnutt That's gonna be sweet when done! Wish I knew how to do engine work like you do. Must be rewarding. Do you ever do any side work from your home?
Thanks Steve,,
I've been working on these things for a long time. Union electrician by trade, wrenching on Harleys for fun. I started with a service manual and a brand new 1991 Fat Boy (my first Harley) and I've been wrenching ever since. These things are not rocket engines (literally) and with a little mechanically know how and they proper tools, you to shall become a pretty good wrench.
As far as side work, opened my shop in 2013 when I retired but pretty much stopped working on others bikes when my battle w/C became a fight. All good now but still keep things lite...
I'll post some pictures while doing the install. Ride safe all...
Rich
Hello,
I'm about ready to install a SE Torque Cam in my '18 Fat Boy and for those of you that would like to follow along I'll take a few photo's along the way. Hope you enjoy them..
First, you need to cut out the stock rods, raise the rear wheel, shift the bike into 6th gear so that you can easily turn the motor, remove left spark plugs and set front cylinder lifters to there lowest point, wait 10-15 minutes, make sure both front push rods spin freely between your fingers and cut away. Move to the rear cylinder, place push rods again to there lowest point, wait another 10-15 minutes again making sure both rods spin freely and cut away.....
Next, I'll pull the timing cover, let the oil drain for the night and while I say the same.
Good night...I'll continue this tomorrow.....
Set lifters, cut push rods...
remove cam cover, align timing marks, let drain..
Last edited by Puttnutt24; Oct 22, 2017 at 10:36 PM.
Nice! I just dropped my Fat Bob off at the dealer today to get the same cam installed, but am realy looking forward to following along and seeing how it's done. Cheers!
Good question. If I would have went with any other cam it would be the new Woods 22x coming out this next month. I will be installing that cam in my FLHRXS. I decided to keep things simple and on a budget this time around. 3 bills got me the kit which includes everything you need and the results although not the best, are not bad. I plan on doing further engine work later which will require a better cam them. For now, this SE cam will do just fine. Also, and this was a big deciding factor, I understand the stock valve springs are being pushed to there limits with some of these "bolt-in" cams so I'll wait until I install the SE Springs before I go to a hotter cam.
Always good content Nutts keep it going mate.
On another note I just got a flyer from my local HD telling me I was"special" and any HD or SE mods would be fitted free of charge , trouble is it's my mate the salesman who knows very well just how broke I am the prig is having a giggle at my expense .
A line of credit anyone quick!
Last edited by badcooky; Oct 23, 2017 at 12:10 AM.
Good question. If I would have went with any other cam it would be the new Woods 22x coming out this next month. I will be installing that cam in my FLHRXS. I decided to keep things simple and on a budget this time around. 3 bills got me the kit which includes everything you need and the results although not the best, are not bad. I plan on doing further engine work later which will require a better cam them. For now, this SE cam will do just fine. Also, and this was a big deciding factor, I understand the stock valve springs are being pushed to there limits with some of these "bolt-in" cams so I'll wait until I install the SE Springs before I go to a hotter cam.
That makes sense. I am kind of itching to see and hear about people trying the Andrews M450 or M460.
For something off topic but very much worth sharing. The results from my PET scan came back today (fighting stage four kidney cancer 4 years now) got real real good news. These results were unexpected due to the amount of pain I've been experiencing the last few months but scans don't lie, cancer has diminished and the number are better then they've ever been. Thank you God and thanks to family and friends who have been Praying for me. Prayer works!
Now back to work :-)
Ok, first I apply some heat to break the thread lock on both the cam sprocket and pinion bolts.
Note sharpie mark so things go back properly, install cam locking tool and remove screws.
Install SE liter holders and pull cam plate. Careful to keep oil pump on pinion shaft.
Ok, this is where I normally change out the cam bearing, see note at end. Next I lubed everything up real good, installed the new cam and a oil feed o-ring and reinstalled the cam support plate.
Ok, here you want to pay attention to the sequence in your service manual and torque and align oil pump to specifications. Ready now to measure cam gear spacer and reinstall cam/sprocket gears and chain. Be back soon.
Last edited by Puttnutt24; Oct 23, 2017 at 07:59 PM.
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