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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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hey i just bought a 91 shovelhead and i have some weird timing chain noise. can anyone help me locate the timing chain tensioner.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Unless it's a Special Construction bike, I doubt you have a '91 Shovelhead. They quit making Shovel engines mid '84.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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oops i meant 81 shovelhead, but i am unable to find the timing chain tensioner
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Probably because there is no timing chain.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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No timing chain on any shovel, gear drive only
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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oh.. wow.. well the engine makes different noises at different speeds.. any ideas??
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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First you need to find out where the noise is coming from. Use a long screwdriver, hold it to the primary, lifter blocks, rockerboxes. Put the other end to your ear, then let us know where you hear the noise coming from. Shovels are always noisey.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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well i just came back from the garage and it didn't go well. i have a big primary belt and put the screwdriver too close and the belt caught the screw driver and flung it right into my cheek, now i have some gauze over it to stop the bleeding. no joke. i'll let you guys know what happens
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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No way. You did not say you had an open primary. Just remember........
Shovelheads ain't for sissies. At least you have a good story to tell.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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well i'm worried when my wife gets home from work. she's gonna be pissed!! she told me to not even buy the bike cause she said i would get hurt, but i promised her it would never get hurt with this bike. damn i haven't got the bleeding to stop yet.
 
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