2003 FLHR cams/bearings question
So.... here is where I stand with all this:
SE211 Cam, hydraulic tensioner kitw/ SE oil pump, new lifters (after chrome cash) .....$300
Cam change kit, spacers, cam retainer kit (ebay) ........$100
Quote from indy guy for install......... $250
Torrington inner bearings.....$15
Waiting for parts to come in and git'er done ....... painful
SE211 Cam, hydraulic tensioner kitw/ SE oil pump, new lifters (after chrome cash) .....$300
Cam change kit, spacers, cam retainer kit (ebay) ........$100
Quote from indy guy for install......... $250
Torrington inner bearings.....$15
Waiting for parts to come in and git'er done ....... painful
Last edited by TurkeyRun; Jan 3, 2012 at 07:33 PM.
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Great to see your progress! Be prepared with some nice sharp taps to chase the threads of the cam chest cover screw threads and the lifter cover threads (if you remove the lifter covers). The hardware I removed even smelled funky, not to mention what looked like loctite teflon on all the threads.
Also, I replaced the cam cover screws with polished S.S screws (bought a kit with all cover screws including primary, starter, transmission...). REally looked good when it was done.
Also, I replaced the cam cover screws with polished S.S screws (bought a kit with all cover screws including primary, starter, transmission...). REally looked good when it was done.
So, I got the bike back from the indy guy tonight. Unfortunately, I had to ride through traffic, in the dark, in the rain to get her home. Then, by the time I got out in the sticks where I live, it was deer-o'clock, in the dark, in the rain, so I had to be mellow but..... WOW!
The bike has a whole new "bark" when I get on it. It absolutely pulls better than it ever has. I I can't wait to get her out on a sunny day and really zip around a bit - like a different bike. Here is what the final and accurate cost breakdown came out to be:
- Cam change kit, spacers, etc off eBay = $120
- George's Garage inner bearings = $15
- SE Cam plate/oil pump, lifters, SE211 = $870
- Indy install (including oil, misc stuff) = $310
- Chrome Cash ($625)
- Sale of old Ham radio I wasn't using ($350)
Total out of pocket for the whole project = $340
Having the peace of mind that the whole cam chest has been rebuilt, hydraulic tensioner, good bearings, high-flow oil pump is priceless. The extra "zip" I'm feeling out of the cam, and the great sound are just icing on the cake.
Thanks everyone for the great advice, as always!
The bike has a whole new "bark" when I get on it. It absolutely pulls better than it ever has. I I can't wait to get her out on a sunny day and really zip around a bit - like a different bike. Here is what the final and accurate cost breakdown came out to be:
- Cam change kit, spacers, etc off eBay = $120
- George's Garage inner bearings = $15
- SE Cam plate/oil pump, lifters, SE211 = $870
- Indy install (including oil, misc stuff) = $310
- Chrome Cash ($625)
- Sale of old Ham radio I wasn't using ($350)
Total out of pocket for the whole project = $340
Having the peace of mind that the whole cam chest has been rebuilt, hydraulic tensioner, good bearings, high-flow oil pump is priceless. The extra "zip" I'm feeling out of the cam, and the great sound are just icing on the cake.
Thanks everyone for the great advice, as always!
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