TC88 cam removal/install tools.
#1
03-17-2018, 10:36 PM
TC88 cam removal/install tools.
Im about to do a cam install on an 05 FLHTCU I have the inner bearing puller/installer tools. I need the outer bearing/cam remover/installer tools and the tensioner relief tool. I've tapped my resources financially and can't do the $150+ for the kits I've found (I'm looking to spend about 1/3 of that. Please let me know if you have these and would like to part with them for a few bucks!
thanks
thanks
#2
03-18-2018, 02:10 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
You do not need any of the tools you are looking for. You can take a box end wrench and a screw driver through the end and twist to pull the tensioner off and then slide a pin (small Allen wrench or nail) through the hole to hold the tensioners off. You can use the oven/freezer method to get the outer bearings off and back on. That’s the way I did my 04 when I had it and it all worked very well.
The following users liked this post:
CardiacHog (10-25-2020)
#3
03-18-2018, 05:46 PM
You do not need any of the tools you are looking for. You can take a box end wrench and a screw driver through the end and twist to pull the tensioner off and then slide a pin (small Allen wrench or nail) through the hole to hold the tensioners off. You can use the oven/freezer method to get the outer bearings off and back on. That’s the way I did my 04 when I had it and it all worked very well.
#4
03-18-2018, 08:17 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
No tool necessary. Use the oven method to take everything apart. To put together, put the bearings in the freezer and put the cams in the oven. Then the bearings can easily be put on the cams. Then put the cams with bearings installed in the freezer and the plate in the oven. They will then be able to be easily installed in the plate. Just have to remove the plug on the plate before putting it in the oven as there’s an o-ring on it. You should be able to google the whole process. There used to be a good picture tutorial on harleyhog’s lair but that went defunct unless it might be found hosted somewhere else.
Last edited by dawg; 03-18-2018 at 08:20 PM.
#5
03-18-2018, 09:59 PM
No tool necessary. Use the oven method to take everything apart. To put together, put the bearings in the freezer and put the cams in the oven. Then the bearings can easily be put on the cams. Then put the cams with bearings installed in the freezer and the plate in the oven. They will then be able to be easily installed in the plate. Just have to remove the plug on the plate before putting it in the oven as there’s an o-ring on it. You should be able to google the whole process. There used to be a good picture tutorial on harleyhog’s lair but that went defunct unless it might be found hosted somewhere else.
#6
03-19-2018, 05:50 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
#7
03-19-2018, 07:46 PM
Trending Topics
#8
03-19-2018, 11:22 PM
#9
03-21-2018, 11:32 PM
No tool necessary. Use the oven method to take everything apart. To put together, put the bearings in the freezer and put the cams in the oven. Then the bearings can easily be put on the cams. Then put the cams with bearings installed in the freezer and the plate in the oven. They will then be able to be easily installed in the plate. Just have to remove the plug on the plate before putting it in the oven as there’s an o-ring on it. You should be able to google the whole process. There used to be a good picture tutorial on harleyhog’s lair but that went defunct unless it might be found hosted somewhere else.
#10
03-22-2018, 07:51 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Yes, you have to have the chain on and timing marks lined up when dropping them in.