Staring problem
Staring problem
I have a 96 sportster custom 1200, i had to replace my front belt pulley and when i was doing that i wanted to replace the primary and timing gaskets.
Now it won't start up, i have a manual and i've done everything it say but i must be doing something wrong or missing something.
Now it won't start up, i have a manual and i've done everything it say but i must be doing something wrong or missing something.
Last edited by kylexmcleod; Jan 2, 2013 at 01:59 PM.
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I have a 96 sportster custom, i had to replace my front belt pulley and when i was doing that i wanted to replace the primary and timing gaskets.
Now it won't start up, i have a manual and i've done everything it say but i must be doing something wrong or missing something.
Now it won't start up, i have a manual and i've done everything it say but i must be doing something wrong or missing something.
Yeah gear cover, the only the gasket. One cam came out but put it back in the way the manual said,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psc9ac73cc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psc9ac73cc.jpg
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Yeah gear cover, the only the gasket. One cam came out but put it back in the way the manual said,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psc9ac73cc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psc9ac73cc.jpg
1) Are you certain you got the cams lined up properly - w/the dots aligned on all 4 w/the front piston at TDC?
2) Did you properly align the timing rotor when you reinstalled it? Reconnect the module connection?
Do you have the HD factory manual?
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I'm pretty sure i lined them up properly, i'm going to take off the cover tomorrow and double check them. How do you know when the front piston is at TBC?
I did align the timing rotor when i reinstalled it, i didn't disconnect the module connection.
I did align the timing rotor when i reinstalled it, i didn't disconnect the module connection.
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You need to be at face level looking straight at the cams, and not sitting on your stool looking down, or you'll misalign them by a tooth.
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What did you do to take the valve spring tension off the lifters? There are some horror stories on this site about pulling the cam cover off before pulling the rocker arms (I think) to relieve pressure on the lifter/cam lobe area. Be careful when you go back in.
John
John