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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Does anyone know if the stock cams from the 96" engine will work in an 88" engine?
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Your question didn't belong in the "New Members Area".
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MODS: If you see this, this question would do much better in the Touring section instead of the Sportster.

Originally Posted by jcstale
Does anyone know if the stock cams from the 96" engine will work in an 88" engine?
Thanks.
It won't be a direct bolt-in.

The 88" cams press in to the bearings in the cam plate, while the 96" ones are slip fit in the plate itself (no bearings). This makes the journal's on the cam different diameters.

Also, the 88" uses a different style inner chain sprocket than the 96" cams (silent vs roller).
 

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