2003 Fatboy rod knock
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2003 Fatboy rod knock
New to the forum. I’m looking for some help/advice/information.
I have a 2003 fatboy with 88” fuel injected 5 spd. Stock motor with air cleaner, pipes and SE race tuner. Developed a rod knock. Now I don’t know what to do.
I am talking to a fella 100 miles away from me that has a 96” with 6 spd trans out of a 2007 night train. Did some research and got mixed answers about it bolting up and the wire harness and ECM working from my 03’.
I have also looked into a complete rebuild going to a 95” or bigger, The Harley long block exchange program, after market engines and also considered just getting another used 88.
What are your thoughts/advice/input? If it would work I would like to swap the 96 with the 6 spd. As I can get that at a pretty reasonable price. I don’t have a huge budget. I have about $4,000. But if I could I’d like to do it for less.
I have a 2003 fatboy with 88” fuel injected 5 spd. Stock motor with air cleaner, pipes and SE race tuner. Developed a rod knock. Now I don’t know what to do.
I am talking to a fella 100 miles away from me that has a 96” with 6 spd trans out of a 2007 night train. Did some research and got mixed answers about it bolting up and the wire harness and ECM working from my 03’.
I have also looked into a complete rebuild going to a 95” or bigger, The Harley long block exchange program, after market engines and also considered just getting another used 88.
What are your thoughts/advice/input? If it would work I would like to swap the 96 with the 6 spd. As I can get that at a pretty reasonable price. I don’t have a huge budget. I have about $4,000. But if I could I’d like to do it for less.
Cruiser
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I'd forget that 96 motor. Isnt going to be a easy swap. Your primary wont bolt up to that engine.
I echo ranger, have a reputable mechanic tear down your 88 and see really whats going on. Could be a easy fix, if not then look into your options. Take out 88 inch motors are ALL OVER ebay for great prices.
I echo ranger, have a reputable mechanic tear down your 88 and see really whats going on. Could be a easy fix, if not then look into your options. Take out 88 inch motors are ALL OVER ebay for great prices.
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I plan on doing the work myself. Never had a Hd engine apart. I’ll get a service manual and figure it out.
Also the 96” includes the primary. I can get it all for $1700 and drive 200 miles round trip
Also the 96” includes the primary. I can get it all for $1700 and drive 200 miles round trip
Last edited by Wizardbeard; Feb 21, 2019 at 04:53 PM.
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