cam install
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Cruiser
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cam install
I've got all the stuff I need(cams,install kit,cam gears,and bearings,adjustable pushrods) except the tools. My local dealer wanted $800+ for the install,a local shop pretty much blew me off because I didn't by the parts from him,so I'm thinking about doing it myself. I've never undertaking something like this,but am fairly mechanically inclined,and have the service book. Is this a very involved process or should I just have someone do it?? any help?? Thanks.
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RE: cam install
This link shows a step by step for a big bore kit and cam install, maybe the cam part will help.
http://www.harleyhog.co.uk/1550/bbonline.htm
FBL
http://www.harleyhog.co.uk/1550/bbonline.htm
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RE: cam install
Pretty easy. I just completed this over the winter and a big bore job. I bought most of the tools made from a machinist and fabricated the others that I needed. Paid $85 for the inner cam bearing tool
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RE: cam install
Contact this guy and rent the tools you need
-Zipper’s® Twin Cam Relief Tool – Zippers® 713-905200.00 30.00
-Inner Cam Bearing Remover/Installer - JIMS® 1279/1278200.0030.00
-Cam Bearing Puller – (pulls bearing from front cam) - JIMS® 1280 125.00 10.00
-Cam Shaft/Outer Cam Bearing Remover/Installer - JIMS® 1277100.0015.00
-Cam/Crank Sprocket Lock - JIMS® 128530.002.50
-Cam Chain Tensioner Unloader - JIMS® 1283 30.002.50
-Oil Pump Alignment Tools for Stock (2) - JIMS® 33443-820.002.50
-Oil Pump Alignment Tools for Fueling Oil Pump (2) – Custom20.002.50
-Threadchasers (dies) (Rockers – 5/16x18NC, Crank bolt – 3/8x24NF) 20.002.50
-Hydraulic Lifter Holding Tools (wire clips)N/CN/C
Big Bore Tools:
-7/16 in. and 1/2 in. torque adapters (3/8 in. drive)35.005.00
-Wrist Pin Circlip Remover/Installer60.005.00
-Wrist Pin Remover Tool (Locally Fabricated, AKA “homemade”)20.003.00
- Piston ring compressor (T-Bolt Clamp)5.001.00
-1/4 in hex ball manifold wrench (short 90 deg bend) 5.001.00
Big Bore/Cam Tool Sets-OCT 06
Cam Tools:___DepositDonation-Zipper’s® Twin Cam Relief Tool – Zippers® 713-905200.00 30.00
-Inner Cam Bearing Remover/Installer - JIMS® 1279/1278200.0030.00
-Cam Bearing Puller – (pulls bearing from front cam) - JIMS® 1280 125.00 10.00
-Cam Shaft/Outer Cam Bearing Remover/Installer - JIMS® 1277100.0015.00
-Cam/Crank Sprocket Lock - JIMS® 128530.002.50
-Cam Chain Tensioner Unloader - JIMS® 1283 30.002.50
-Oil Pump Alignment Tools for Stock (2) - JIMS® 33443-820.002.50
-Oil Pump Alignment Tools for Fueling Oil Pump (2) – Custom20.002.50
-Threadchasers (dies) (Rockers – 5/16x18NC, Crank bolt – 3/8x24NF) 20.002.50
-Hydraulic Lifter Holding Tools (wire clips)N/CN/C
Big Bore Tools:
-7/16 in. and 1/2 in. torque adapters (3/8 in. drive)35.005.00
-Wrist Pin Circlip Remover/Installer60.005.00
-Wrist Pin Remover Tool (Locally Fabricated, AKA “homemade”)20.003.00
- Piston ring compressor (T-Bolt Clamp)5.001.00
-1/4 in hex ball manifold wrench (short 90 deg bend) 5.001.00
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RE: cam install
It's a easy job. I did my first one after studying Harley Hog's sight. Use his site and the service manual and you will have no difficulties. I also rented my tools from the Perry Barth like said above.
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RE: cam install
$800.00 is alot of cash just to install a set of cams.You can do it your selfjust read through the DIY section their is alot of info their. That's what I did and it was a piece of cake. You will feel alot better about doing the work your self, after you here it fire up for the first time. Let us know what you end up doing. Good luck.........
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RE: cam install
i did mine recently and have posted here before about it. you can borrow a blind bushing pull kit and slide hammerat AZ to pull the inner cam bearings. heat the cam support plate in an oven to 200 degrees and you can gently remove the cams and bearings with a rubber hammer. when going back together put the cams and bearings in freezer bags and freeze over night. heat the support plate again and the parts almost fall back together. the inner cam bearings will go easily in place using an old cam as the driver. no need to spend any money for tools.
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