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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Whats the deal with installing and aligning a rubber mounted engine in an FLHT frame? I'm redoing an 03 FLH theft recovery bike that didn't have an engine, I got an 06 Ultra motor for it and dropped it in, what has to be done to align it properly? It has the original heim joint, I'm not sure if that's OK or if it needs to be aligned and exactly how to do it.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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There is an alignment jig that is used to "square up" the engine in the frame. The tunrbuckles are used to hold in place, once aligned with the jig.

http://www.georges-garage.com/chassis_tools.htm

Look for p/n 740050
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PhilM
There is an alignment jig that is used to "square up" the engine in the frame. The tunrbuckles are used to hold in place, once aligned with the jig.

http://www.georges-garage.com/chassis_tools.htm

Look for p/n 740050
yup and that tool works great!!!!!! From the 3 bikes i did 2 were an 1/8 or more off from factory and the 3rd a hair less. No riding around here yet to see if handling improved though..
 
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Dan ~ You will be SHOCKED at the improvement that makes!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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does the alignment procedure that is written in the manual not give very good results?this is what I had planned on using or is this a waste of time?
 
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