Cam Install without Bearing Tools?
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Cam Install without Bearing Tools?
I am installing cams in my 09 Street Glide and have read the service manual and the instructions that came with the cams but am not completely sure if I need to install new bearings and pull the old? I want to make sure I have everything that I need when I go to start the project next weekend so just need to be sure if I need to order bearings and tools now. Thanks for the help.
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I'm just completing the same job on mine. I've got to adjust the valves yet. If you're going into it I would certainly change to the B-168 bearings. They're a much better bearing. They have a full complement of rollers instead of the gaged type. Get the Gary Beatty tool. Works great.
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fast shipping and excellent quality and won't find a better price. I ordered the remover and installer and it was on my door step in a couple of days. No offense to the Beatty set up, but this one is identical to my buddies factory harley install/removal tools. I was not comfortable tapping in the bearings but that is just my opinion.
fast shipping and excellent quality and won't find a better price. I ordered the remover and installer and it was on my door step in a couple of days. No offense to the Beatty set up, but this one is identical to my buddies factory harley install/removal tools. I was not comfortable tapping in the bearings but that is just my opinion.
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http://www.mbsmfg.com/hadatoac.html
fast shipping and excellent quality and won't find a better price. I ordered the remover and installer and it was on my door step in a couple of days. No offense to the Beatty set up, but this one is identical to my buddies factory harley install/removal tools. I was not comfortable tapping in the bearings but that is just my opinion.
fast shipping and excellent quality and won't find a better price. I ordered the remover and installer and it was on my door step in a couple of days. No offense to the Beatty set up, but this one is identical to my buddies factory harley install/removal tools. I was not comfortable tapping in the bearings but that is just my opinion.
I used these same tools...Both the remover and installer worked great.
It almost took longer to open the box they were in than to remove and install the bearings.
I had thought about not replacing the bearings...But being I was in there anyway, why not do it just to be safe.
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Change them while you're in there and post up a "wanted to buy" thread for some bearing puller/install tools. Every now and then guys will sell their tools after they've used them. I bought my tools off another forum member, used them, and then sold them to another member. He used them and I don't know where they went from there but you might be able to find a set that way. Fun job! Enjoy it!
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I've only done one set of cams. I've never bought a special tool for anything unless there was absolutely no other way, including the inner cam bearings.
I removed my inner bearings with a tool I fashioned from a 3/8" bolt and a slide hammer. Worked perfectly. Cost = Free!
But if I were replacing cam bearings regularly, I'd buy a tool.
I removed my inner bearings with a tool I fashioned from a 3/8" bolt and a slide hammer. Worked perfectly. Cost = Free!
But if I were replacing cam bearings regularly, I'd buy a tool.
