What year did twin cam 96 come out?
2007
The Twin Cam was the second engine from Harley-Davidson to use two cams to drive the valvetrain, the first being the JDH racing model introduced in 1928. The Twin Cam 88 was released for the 1999 model year in September 1998. The Twin Cam 96 was released for the 2007 model year.
What to do about twin cam engine problems?
Harley Cooling is an effective way to help your twin cam engine. The oil cooler features a controlled fan that provides a continuous flow of cooling air, thus helping your engines cool down and reduce the wearing of the plastic shoes. This is recommended since it directly tackles the problem head-on.
Are there any problems with Harley Davidson Twin Cams?
Some guys rode those year bikes and never had a problem. Other’s had problems at unexpected times. Harley will tell you that if you are going to replace the shoes or do the upgrade you might as well do new cams, its no more in labor because the cam chest is already open, just the price of parts and a lifetime of reliability if you go gear drive.
What causes a cam chain to fail on a Harley Davidson?
The plastic spring loaded cam chain follower fails & it shreds plastic material that fouls the rotary gear oil pump cutting off oil flow to the engine. The problem is that many are experiencing failures at many different mileages, so it is hard to predict.
How much does it cost to replace twin cam chain tensioner?
The inspection and replacement of the inner shoe is expensive and involves removing the oil pump and cam, the outer one shoe is easier but you have to check both of them. Our dealership wanted $400 just to inspect the shoes, which they wouldn’t do because they said if they get that far into it they might as well just replace them.
What happens if you leave a twin cam engine unfixed?
If this problem is left unfixed and not noticed, there is a chance that the entire engine of the Twin Cam will be destroyed; pistons, cams, even engine cases. It is a really serious engine problem that needs a lot of attention to get fixed.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson twin cam engine?
There are plenty of defects in the Twin Cam engines. Enough potential issues to actually alarm you and make you think twice before buying one. The main problem of the Twin Cam engine of the Harley Davidson is probably it’s the design aspect of the cam chain system. The actual design itself is designed poorly.
When did the 96B twin cam engine come out?
The Twin Cam 96B engine was released at the same time as the Twin Cam 96A model, for the 2007 model year, and was equipped on all Softail models until it was replaced by the 103 ci version.
What is the displacement of a twin cam?
The bore is 3.75 in (95 mm) and the stroke is 4.00 in (102 mm), meaning the displacement is 88 cu in (1,450 cc). The Twin Cam 96 displaces 96.7 cu in (1,584 cc).