Cam Project Final Write-Up
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 883
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From: Clearwater, FL
Nice write up atrain. I'm assuming you changed the inner cam bearings since you got/used the tool. I didn't see the B168 Timken bearings listed in your parts/cost post. Might want to add those in there just in case someone uses the list as their shopping list.
I think you're going to like the TW6-6 cams. I put a set in my FLHTCU last week and I am really happy with the way the bike runs now. The difference can really be felt when riding two up.
I think you're going to like the TW6-6 cams. I put a set in my FLHTCU last week and I am really happy with the way the bike runs now. The difference can really be felt when riding two up.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 248
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From: Flowery Branch,Ga.
im about 8 hrs away from doing my cams , wish me luck , 1st time ever getting into a engine...
Im gonna follows Atrains stuff to the letter and alilhelp from the manual, but nonetheless its gonna be fun.
happy new year fellows
Im gonna follows Atrains stuff to the letter and alilhelp from the manual, but nonetheless its gonna be fun.
happy new year fellows
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Indiana
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,377
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From: Atlanta, GA
Nice write up atrain. I'm assuming you changed the inner cam bearings since you got/used the tool. I didn't see the B168 Timken bearings listed in your parts/cost post. Might want to add those in there just in case someone uses the list as their shopping list.
I think you're going to like the TW6-6 cams. I put a set in my FLHTCU last week and I am really happy with the way the bike runs now. The difference can really be felt when riding two up.
I think you're going to like the TW6-6 cams. I put a set in my FLHTCU last week and I am really happy with the way the bike runs now. The difference can really be felt when riding two up.
The worst thing about this winter project is the winter part. It's well below freezing this morning and there is lots of salt on the road with a few icy patches.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 429
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From: Johnstown Co.
Thanks atrain68 for the info, that's my winter project also 6-6 woods. Great write up!Just have to find a good dyno man in south east Michigan.
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 185
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From: Oklahoma City
atrain, Great write-up, I'm still debating between adjustable pushrods and the stock ones. I've had adjustables come loose before even though I had the locknut so tight I was afraid of rounding off the lock nut flats. If you decide you want to sell the bearing remove/install tool I'll buy or rent it from you. Let me know. This write-up definitely got me motivated to get mine done, already got the cams(255).
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Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Kingman, AZ
Go out for a little 143 mile ride and what do you get? A great answer to your question.
Thanks!
Palatium, let us know how it goes for you. I am sure with the write-up it will be smoooooth sailing.
Thanks!
Palatium, let us know how it goes for you. I am sure with the write-up it will be smoooooth sailing.