Crank going bad
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I think revolution performance does it for around $200. Then you have to buy bearings if you want to upgrade and gaskets ect. Its cheap compared to fixing the problem after it happens but its a PITA to tear down a new engine to get it done.
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From: Oxford, Nc
Just got back from the Dealership Saturday with the 2011 P&A book. In the Screaming Eagle section they're selling a Timken tapered "lefty" bearing, the sleeve it goes in and the bearing tool to install it.
" for increased load capacity and durability."
It's for 2003 and later Twin Cams, ( the year they took it out when they cheapened the crank.)
So 2003 and later owners get to go put back in their motors what came STOCK in my 2000 ( and all '99 to '02 models,) in order to have a decent crank.
They oughta' at least apologize or something.....
I'll keep mine, ( just turn 85,000 on the way home. )
" for increased load capacity and durability."
It's for 2003 and later Twin Cams, ( the year they took it out when they cheapened the crank.)
So 2003 and later owners get to go put back in their motors what came STOCK in my 2000 ( and all '99 to '02 models,) in order to have a decent crank.
They oughta' at least apologize or something.....
I'll keep mine, ( just turn 85,000 on the way home. )
Road Warrior
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From: Oh
This recurring issue with crank run-outs should be considered by all when wanting to do engine upgrades. This is but one reason I did not want the 103" engine when I bought my RKC. Many here feel they can go up to 107" and not do anything with the crank. Pushing the limits of these engines with more TQ / HP on stock cranks in just asking for trouble in my opinion.
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From: Smalltown,USA
The Motor Company policy, Dont fix anything drive line related unless you plan on
losing your coup money or end of year reach back.If you work at a dealer you know what I mean. I just had a dealer explain this to me.
losing your coup money or end of year reach back.If you work at a dealer you know what I mean. I just had a dealer explain this to me.
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From: Smalltown,USA
It has something to do with total dollars of warranty work each year. I dont think he ment to tell me that much. It was a pretty heated convesation over warranty work.
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Tourer
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From: Boston
Dealers famous three words
#1 Its normal to have some noise.
#2 Could not duplicate
#3 That aftermarket part void the warranty
I think I will start a new thread.
#2 Could not duplicate
#3 That aftermarket part void the warranty
I think I will start a new thread.
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I think revolution performance does it for around $200. Then you have to buy bearings if you want to upgrade and gaskets ect. Its cheap compared to fixing the problem after it happens but its a PITA to tear down a new engine to get it done.
Road Captain
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Just got back from the Dealership Saturday with the 2011 P&A book. In the Screaming Eagle section they're selling a Timken tapered "lefty" bearing, the sleeve it goes in and the bearing tool to install it.
" for increased load capacity and durability."
It's for 2003 and later Twin Cams, ( the year they took it out when they cheapened the crank.)
So 2003 and later owners get to go put back in their motors what came STOCK in my 2000 ( and all '99 to '02 models,) in order to have a decent crank.
They oughta' at least apologize or something.....
I'll keep mine, ( just turn 85,000 on the way home. )
" for increased load capacity and durability."
It's for 2003 and later Twin Cams, ( the year they took it out when they cheapened the crank.)
So 2003 and later owners get to go put back in their motors what came STOCK in my 2000 ( and all '99 to '02 models,) in order to have a decent crank.
They oughta' at least apologize or something.....
I'll keep mine, ( just turn 85,000 on the way home. )