Cam Installation Question
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Minnesota
I recommend the Gary Beatty tool. Yes, the Autozone tool is probably low risk, but the expense for the right tool is worth the insurance against the possiblity of the bearing needles falling into the engine case.
When I did my cam project a couple years ago, I sold mine and regretted it. I had to buy another one for my new project. These tools are keepers.
When I did my cam project a couple years ago, I sold mine and regretted it. I had to buy another one for my new project. These tools are keepers.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 241
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From: Yelm, Washington
I did my 777's today and when it came time to replace the bearings I went to AutoZone and rented a blind bearing remover tool from them, it was $180.00 to rent it, but when you return it they give you your money back... its a service they provide. I used the puller and it was 5 minutes to remove and reinstall the new bearings. I was on the fence if I should replace them or not, I am glad I did. FuelMoto's pushrods were very easy to install with their instructions and their tool to hold the tubes out of the way made it simple. The gasket set they sent was complete and made the project very easy, I would highly recommend FuelMoto and their products, the customer service is 2nd to none...
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Atlanta, GA
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Minnesota
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Tucson, AZ
Ordered the tool off Amazon and it should be here next week. Since I have to take the header off anyway I'm thinking that I may as well replace it at that time too. I guess I should call Jamie and find out what the lead time is for the 2-1-2.
I'm going to be doing the cam swap next week (S&S 551ce Easy Start). Just wondering how many have done as the guy from S&S did in the video and leave the oil pump attached to the cam plate to eliminate the step of re-aligning the oil pump on install? Re-alignment doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but I noticed he didn't take the pump off the cam plate so was wondering if it's advantageous to just leave it in place.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,446
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From: greenwood, mo
Left mine attached after putting back together loosened it and turn back will to turn it and tightened it up
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Detroit, the asshole of America
I didn't loosen mine. I figured there are locator dowels on the cam plate, and the oil pump can only slide on the crank in one orientation. I still rotated the crank through a couple revolutions before tightening the cam plate down just to be safe. I also think in the manual it only says to do it in the event of cam plate or oil pump replacement.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Concord, NC
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Finally finished the cam swap on my 2007 Street Glide. Used the Beatty tool for the bearings. The Fuel Moto pushrods are simple to install. Replaced the stock lifters with Woods lifters. The bike has 25,000 miles and the picture of the cam tensions show little wear (except for the dog hair in the picture) to my surprise. Make sure to check the crank run-out and since mine has 25,000 I removed the oil pump and inspected it which was easy. As far as aligning the pump you don't need the special alignment tools just use the hex screws and tightened them according to the manual. I have higher oil pressure now than I have had when I bought the bike new.
Finally finished the cam swap on my 2007 Street Glide. Used the Beatty tool for the bearings. The Fuel Moto pushrods are simple to install. Replaced the stock lifters with Woods lifters. The bike has 25,000 miles and the picture of the cam tensions show little wear (except for the dog hair in the picture) to my surprise. Make sure to check the crank run-out and since mine has 25,000 I removed the oil pump and inspected it which was easy. As far as aligning the pump you don't need the special alignment tools just use the hex screws and tightened them according to the manual. I have higher oil pressure now than I have had when I bought the bike new.
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