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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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Not only did they change the bolt to smaller for the 07+ (which I already knew), but I just noticed today that the bolts come with a blue lock patch on them from the MOCO. I'd a thunk that they would have a red lock patch on them, but that's just me.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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hence the term "clatter glide"
 
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theres talk that in some cases that bolt is a few thousands long letting it bottom out
 
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going away from the 30 tooth?
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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going away from the 30 tooth?
No, just had occassion to see a new bolt
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Dawg, Harley's lock patch colors dont coincide with loctite colors. They do spec red for reinstallation on the comp and clutch hub nut!
 
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I've also read that the bolt is too long or the washer is too thin. I know that mine will clatter when I pull off and don't get the rpms way up. The dealer has had to tighten it.
 
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How ya know when the compensator nut is loose? I've got a chatter at 4000+ rpms and can't quite tell where it's at - other than on the left side of the engine. On the other hand, when the engine gets HOT, can rev above 4000+, seems to get to 5000+ before I hear the chatter.

Also wondering about the Feuling lifters I put in.

 
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How ya know when the compensator nut is loose?
Generally you will hear a knocking on the primary as the bolt is banging up against the primary cover.
 
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