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Dec 10, 2012 | 06:00 AM

andyp

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Conversion cams

I am in the process of changing my cams in my 04 FLHTC to Andrews Conversion cams and need the instructions on 07 and up HDs for cams.My service manual covers most of it but dont want to miss anything.

Dec 10, 2012 | 06:08 AM

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Andrews has a wide range of instruction sheets on their website. Do any of them answer your queries?

Dec 10, 2012 | 07:11 AM

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The instructions Andrews gives are for cams only.

Dec 10, 2012 | 07:33 AM

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Here's a great video showing the procedure.

Dec 10, 2012 | 11:18 AM

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Dec 10, 2012 | 12:35 PM

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I understand very little of the mechanics of this, but do you not have different cam chain tensioners?

Dec 10, 2012 | 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jmorganroadglide

I understand very little of the mechanics of this, but do you not have different cam chain tensioners?

He does but said he is putting in conversion cams, that means he is putting a different cam plate in like the one in the video.

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Dec 10, 2012 | 01:12 PM

grbrown

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Originally Posted by jmorganroadglide

See, I told I didn't know much

The conversion AFAIK is from the original spring-loaded chain tensioners, to oil pressure or hydraulic tensioners. The spring type used on TC88s wear badly and can cause serious damage if they fail, the hydraulic variety were introduced on the TC96 and can be retro-fitted to TC88s. It's a common upgrade, as the later spec has a higher pressure oil pump, as a bonus.

Hope that helps!