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Old May 19, 2026 | 12:35 AM
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I have a 82 iron head , the front rocker box is leaking and causing the oil to burn and smoke while riding , I replaced the gasket and still smoking and leaking. Do I have to machine the rocker box ?
 
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Old May 19, 2026 | 07:57 AM
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Fine grit emery paper laying on a perfectly level surface. Start hand lapping rocker box to clean up imperfections. Looking at that cylinder and head, ya might wanna do the same on them.

 
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Is the bolt shanked out? Try adding an additional washer under the bolt head. *Edit* Or a shorter bolt, those look about 8 threads too long.
 

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