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Sep 1, 2014 | 02:56 PM

BiggestDawg

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tc-88 timing question

I have an 2000 FLHTCUI that I just installed the SE Cam Support plate in with new stock cams and bearings. I have aligned all the marks on the cams per the instructions then on the Primary Cam Sprocket and the Crank Sprocket. I put it all together and fire it up and it is not running correctly at all. I can see fire though the intake and it is popping and I am getting air pushing out of the intake. I pull it apart and verify that all marks line up and they do. So what else am I missing here?

Sep 1, 2014 | 03:34 PM

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Did you use adjustable pushrods or did you put the originals back? If the cams are timed right there isn't a lot left except possibly misadjusted push rods... But I could be wrong too!

Sep 1, 2014 | 03:42 PM

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Did you use adjustable pushrods or did you put the originals back? If the cams are timed right there isn't a lot left except possibly misadjusted push rods... But I could be wrong too!

I put the originals back and I was just checking that and find that the intake does not get loose when I have the front at Base Circle. I was careful to make sure I put the rods back in the correct locations but I'm going to swap them to see it that makes any difference.

I'm starting to think I should have paid the money for adjustable rods instead but I'm already over a grand into this

Sep 1, 2014 | 03:45 PM

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Hate to say but sounds like you have your answer with the popin out the intake. Maybe get another to go thru it step by step. Sometimes when I make a mistake I don't see it when checking, another set of eyes could help!
Russ

Sep 1, 2014 | 03:52 PM

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The longer pushrods are for the exhaust, the shorter are for the intake.

Sep 1, 2014 | 04:07 PM

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Hope that's the issue and it fixes the problem. Let us know what you find!

Sep 1, 2014 | 07:02 PM

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It was the front push rods! I managed to get them in the wrong holes. Got them in right and it fired up so smooth! It purrs now! I'm happy

Now to take it and give it a good washing and get it all put back together.

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Sep 1, 2014 | 07:18 PM

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always great tech advice on this forum !

Yeppers! I did my best to not screw that up but at the time last night I was tired and should have stopped well before then but I didn't and that's when stupid mistakes happen!