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Old Aug 13, 2025 | 09:47 PM
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Question trans issue help needed

2007 FLHTCU 6 Speed. had to replace 3 - 4 gear shift fork and 3 - 4 pocketed dog slider. problem is according to manual the torque spec on the mainshaft and countershaft jam nuts on the trap door is 50 ft. lbs. But if i go over 30 ft lbs the trans locks up! what do i look for to remedy this. any and all help is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Bill
 
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Old Aug 13, 2025 | 10:06 PM
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Are you sure it is supposed to be ft lbs and not inch lbs. ? I don't know just a suggestion
 
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45-55 foot pounds. double checked manual but thanks
 
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if it is locking up when tightening the nut then there is something assembled incorrectly. i would recheck orientation of everything and see what you can find
 
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tore it apart again and greased up all the channels for the 6, each 1/2 circle clips. put it back together and all is good now. thanks all
 
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