Do LS engines have cam bearings?
Sometimes called a cam bearing driver, cam bearing tool, or knocker, this tool has a bearing die and centering cone sized specifically to fit the cam journals of Gen 3 LS engines. The removable bearing die allows you to install the first three bearings, and then reverse the tool in the block to install the last two.
What was the cause of a cam bearing failure?
The rollers on the front bearing came out of the cage and ended up on the crankcase. The bearing spun and and ruined the bearing bore. It totally ruined an engine with 30 k on it. My friend ended up buying a surplus used engine that we went thru and upgraded the bearings before we installed it.
Is there a problem with the cam bearing on a Harley Davidson?
I agree. I have read Early Twin Cam Bearing Problem Identification – Harley Davidson Community and still hear about people with tc motors that do not fall into the bad years of the berrings and still replace them. I agree with the two previous posts.
How many bearings do you need for a camshaft?
Typically, an engine has between 1 and 7 bearings per camshaft, but it depends on your engine type. Engine Professional lists three main configurations of camshafts: overhead valve design, overhead camshaft design with rocker arms, and overhead camshaft design with direct cam operation.
Is there a problem with hydraulic cam chain followers?
Some believe that the problem still exists even with the new hydraulic cam chain followers, but we are not seeing that at all. Our opinion is that if you have an affected model that you take action as soon as you can and avoid the impending problem all together since you can’t predict when it will happen.
I agree. I have read Early Twin Cam Bearing Problem Identification – Harley Davidson Community and still hear about people with tc motors that do not fall into the bad years of the berrings and still replace them. I agree with the two previous posts.
The rollers on the front bearing came out of the cage and ended up on the crankcase. The bearing spun and and ruined the bearing bore. It totally ruined an engine with 30 k on it. My friend ended up buying a surplus used engine that we went thru and upgraded the bearings before we installed it.
Typically, an engine has between 1 and 7 bearings per camshaft, but it depends on your engine type. Engine Professional lists three main configurations of camshafts: overhead valve design, overhead camshaft design with rocker arms, and overhead camshaft design with direct cam operation.
When did I replace the cam bearing in my Fatboy?
Recently, Dave63 and I, installed a new Andrews cam in my fatboy, a 1998 Evolution engine. In the course of swapping a cam, you need to replace your inner cam bearing as well.