cams...do it yourself job?
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Tourer
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From: Madison WI
cams...do it yourself job?
on a scale of 1-10, (1 being an oil change), what would you guys say changing cams is? I want to put some $ into my engine (09 ultra), and the more i can do myself, the more i have for parts.
Is doing a cam job risky? -- ie easy to screw up, and damage stuff?
Thanks for your thoughts in advance!
Is doing a cam job risky? -- ie easy to screw up, and damage stuff?
Thanks for your thoughts in advance!
Road Warrior
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If you have an 07 or later then the job should be easy. Getting the exhaust on and off was the most challenging part of the project. Changing the cams out was the most interesting part.
I did the same project over the winter. Here is the write up. Also, look up iClick's write up as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-write-up.html
I did the same project over the winter. Here is the write up. Also, look up iClick's write up as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-write-up.html
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Tourer
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From: Madison WI
If you have an 07 or later then the job should be easy. Getting the exhaust on and off was the most challenging part of the project. Changing the cams out was the most interesting part.
I did the same project over the winter. Here is the write up. Also, look up iClick's write up as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-write-up.html
I did the same project over the winter. Here is the write up. Also, look up iClick's write up as well.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-write-up.html
Road Warrior
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From: Yukon, OK
Cams are easy...like the other guy said the exhaust is probably the hardest part. Getting the adjustable pushrods adjusted can be tough....but just take your time. other than that piece of cake.
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Is doing a cam job risky? -- ie easy to screw up, and damage stuff?
Last edited by iclick; May 9, 2010 at 10:01 PM.
Tourer
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Take your time, and do it. I was a bit worried, but I read a lot and took my time. The adjustable pushrods were the most tedious for me, since like a lot of guys, I was worried about tightening them too far. But man, am I glad I installed these Woods now!!
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Road Master
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I did it myself. I assumed (I know, I know) when the timing marks were lined up, #1 cylinder was at TDC. That isn't the case. So needless to say, I had to readjust my pushrods. If you follow directions, doing this job yourself is kind of fun and it is definately satisfying. Reviewing everything you get your hands on in this forum on the topic is certainly helpful. Good luck
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cams...do it yourself
"I did it myself. I assumed (I know, I know) when the timing marks were lined up, #1 cylinder was at TDC. That isn't the case".
Would you please explain this statement to me. I am not trying to be a smartass and I have a reason for asking. Not trying to hijack a thread either. I am having a problem with my scoot after I swapped the cams. I like to learn from my mistakes (assuming I made one) and hopefully it will help someone else avoid the issue that I am experiencing. I will post after I read your reply.
To the OP, shop manual and correct tools. If you know which end of the screwdriver to hold, you can do it.
Sitting on my hands.
Thanks!
Would you please explain this statement to me. I am not trying to be a smartass and I have a reason for asking. Not trying to hijack a thread either. I am having a problem with my scoot after I swapped the cams. I like to learn from my mistakes (assuming I made one) and hopefully it will help someone else avoid the issue that I am experiencing. I will post after I read your reply.
To the OP, shop manual and correct tools. If you know which end of the screwdriver to hold, you can do it.
Sitting on my hands.
Thanks!
