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orzel_man 12-13-2022 02:37 AM

So as I have informed already.
some parts have just arrived to the garage.
up graded breathers with nice short bolts ;) - this shall make the job easier.
I will also replace both of the rocker box sealings - from what I have heard, the original HD ones are working very well and pricewise they are same as the aftermarket ones.
so there will be more to come within 4 months more or less... just waiting for a good weather ;)
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...9131339ac6.jpg


hattitude 12-13-2022 08:47 AM

The first time I upgraded the old breathers to the new stamped breathers, I remember thinking, "If just for the shorter screws, this upgrade is worth it!" :icon_goofygrin:

You got this whole cam tensioner upgrade dialed in..... now you can help all your friends do it... :icon_emm:

orzel_man 12-15-2022 09:38 AM

That Is True mate... I can expect them to ask for some services qith their bikes. Is it different when It comes to 96 engine ? In regard of inner cam bearings ? That is what I have heard.

hattitude 12-15-2022 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by orzel_man (Post 20975452)
That Is True mate... I can expect them to ask for some services qith their bikes. Is it different when It comes to 96 engine ? In regard of inner cam bearings ? That is what I have heard.


Basically the same cam chest except:

They use the bigger inner cam bearings (B-168), they have the cam plate with a bushing (no roller bearings), and they come OEM with the hydraulic tensioners and roller chains.... so no need to upgrade the tensioners/chains...

However..... I've been inside the cam chest on one 96" and two 103" Twin Cams to upgrade to better cams.... That's always fun..... :icon_bike:

orzel_man 12-16-2022 04:16 AM

Thank you very much for the hint.
When it comes to open up the cam chest I will double check if my puller for inner cam bearings will work as well...for the time being we will leave it as it is...

orzel_man 04-13-2023 04:44 AM

Just coming back to this subject ;)
Finally the weather is better here, and I took out the bike for a spin.
there was no oil coming out from the inside of the cylinder heads. Looks nice and clean there.
I took it to my garage and cleaned it up very carefully. will have to observe it more. if it will be dry I will most probably not take out the rocker boxes.
if it works... it works.


orzel_man 04-14-2023 05:11 PM

Something to add on top.
sealing of the breathers with high temp silicone was a good idea.
No harm done . But stuff is disassembled
bottom rocker covers taken off.
sealings will be replaced.
New breathers installed
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...49456844ef.jpg


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