Torrington Bearings
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Torrington Bearings
Looks like all cam gear drive kits come with Torrington inner cam bearings. Since I have a 2000 FLHTCI which I believe already has this style inner cam bearing, does it need to be replaced when I replace my cams? I know it makes sense, but another set of tools to buy just to pull and replace the inner bearings which are probably fine anyway.
Anyone ever NOT replaced the inner cam bearings?
Anyone ever NOT replaced the inner cam bearings?
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RE: Torrington Bearings
You are better off doing it while the bike is apart, it's very easy to do. Go to your local AutoZone store and borrow their "blind spot puller", that will remove the inner cam bearings..........and it's free. Then to install the new bearings, just take a socket that is the same exact size as the out race of the bearing and put an extension on it.........then tap the bearing in place with the socket/extension and a hammer.
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RE: Torrington Bearings
Like MUC said. Also, make sure you install the bearings the correct way. It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure the letters on the bearing cage face out. Check the install instructions.
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RE: Torrington Bearings
ORIGINAL: maineultraclassic
You are better off doing it while the bike is apart, it's very easy to do. Go to your local AutoZone store and borrow their "blind spot puller", that will remove the inner cam bearings..........and it's free. Then to install the new bearings, just take a socket that is the same exact size as the out race of the bearing and put an extension on it.........then tap the bearing in place with the socket/extension and a hammer.
Steve
You are better off doing it while the bike is apart, it's very easy to do. Go to your local AutoZone store and borrow their "blind spot puller", that will remove the inner cam bearings..........and it's free. Then to install the new bearings, just take a socket that is the same exact size as the out race of the bearing and put an extension on it.........then tap the bearing in place with the socket/extension and a hammer.
Steve
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Like MUC said. Also, make sure you install the bearings the correct way. It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure the letters on the bearing cage face out. Check the install instructions.
Like MUC said. Also, make sure you install the bearings the correct way. It's been a while, but I'm pretty sure the letters on the bearing cage face out. Check the install instructions.
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RE: Torrington Bearings
Here's a shot of mine, the bearings end up being flush with the casing
And here's another tip for you so you don't get the bolts mixed up. Make a template and shove the bolts through as they come off
That's just a couple of pics out of my cam/big bore picture trail
And here's another tip for you so you don't get the bolts mixed up. Make a template and shove the bolts through as they come off
That's just a couple of pics out of my cam/big bore picture trail
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Your 2002 inner bearings are not Toringtons. They are INA's. Swap them. The Toringtons are better bearings.
I used a correct puller for the job. However, I have an indy buddy that yanks them out with a blind puller and never seems to have a problem. However, you gotta be careful. If you bust one of them open and the rollers fall down inside your crankcase, you are screwed. My buddy also taps them into place. He uses a plastic/brass hammer. I wouldn't do it, but it works for him.
I used a correct puller for the job. However, I have an indy buddy that yanks them out with a blind puller and never seems to have a problem. However, you gotta be careful. If you bust one of them open and the rollers fall down inside your crankcase, you are screwed. My buddy also taps them into place. He uses a plastic/brass hammer. I wouldn't do it, but it works for him.
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RE: Torrington Bearings
Dawg, isn't it possible to push the bearings too far into the casing? Maybe I don't know what I'm looking at, but looks like yours are closed off on the inside. Great pic, BTW.
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RE: Torrington Bearings
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Your 2002 inner bearings are not Toringtons. They are INA's. Swap them. The Toringtons are better bearings.
I used a correct puller for the job. However, I have an indy buddy that yanks them out with a blind puller and never seems to have a problem. However, you gotta be careful. If you bust one of them open and the rollers fall down inside your crankcase, you are screwed. My buddy also taps them into place. He uses a plastic/brass hammer. I wouldn't do it, but it works for him.
Your 2002 inner bearings are not Toringtons. They are INA's. Swap them. The Toringtons are better bearings.
I used a correct puller for the job. However, I have an indy buddy that yanks them out with a blind puller and never seems to have a problem. However, you gotta be careful. If you bust one of them open and the rollers fall down inside your crankcase, you are screwed. My buddy also taps them into place. He uses a plastic/brass hammer. I wouldn't do it, but it works for him.
xxx, I've got a 2000 like yours, not a 2002, so they should be Torrington's.