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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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I need help, does anybody have a diagram of how all the timing marks are supposed to be lined up on 1995 sportster 883. also some instructions on how to re install the cams would be nice. how do I push the rockers up to make room for the cam lobes to slide by. What position should the camshaft be in during this install. the cam had a red dot marking on it and is pointed in the 12 o'clock position as of now, is this the TDC (top dead center) marking? Please help me out any ideas or tips tonight would be great.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Turn all the cams so that the dots are pointing to each other, Then remove 1 cam and replace it , keep doing this until all cams are changed . I would take the rocker boxes off andtake the pressure on the lifters 1st. you do not want to pry up the lifters from the bottom. Sorry but it is the only way to do it correctly. . Are you using bolt in cams ? which ones? ...Mark...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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HeyStrokrDiesel,
I have what you need from my 04 Sportster manual. Shoot me an email olesalt43@suddenlink.net and I'll scan and email 'em to ya.
 
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