How does a rocker box work?
Like a sluice box, the rocker box has riffles and a carpet in it to trap the gold. It was designed to be used in areas with less water than a sluice box. The mineral processing involves pouring water out of a small cup and then rocking the small sluice box like a cradle, thus the name rocker box or cradle.
What causes a gasket to leak on a Harley Davidson?
It’s probably a rocker box gasket leak causing you all that trouble. 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters are notorious for having rocker box gasket leaks. The old gaskets from the factory were poorly made in two separate pieces, over time the gaskets become brittle and useless.
How much does it cost to replace a rocker gasket?
That one might be a 100$ job because its a bit more involved, but its nothing you cant do yourself if you have the torque specs and the gaskets….and it wont cost you 100$, especially if its the rocker cover, you dont really need to hit the torque spec cause its just a cover, and not structurally critical to the engine… onebrkbstrd
How do you replace a rocker box gasket on a Harley?
Discard the used sealing washers and the rubber rocker box seal. Place the transmission in first gear with the shift lever. Rotate the rear wheel forward, by hand, until both valves on the rear cylinder are closed. Remove the two small screws on the spark plug side of the rocker box with a wrench. Remove the three bolts and washers with a wrench.
How do you replace the inner rocker box?
Lift the inner rocker box from the engine. Remove the inner rocker-box gaskets with a gasket scraper. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 for the front cylinder. Place the new inner rocker-box gasket onto the front cylinder head, with the gasket bead facing up. Place the inner rocker-box cover onto the head and start the four rocker-arm retainer bolts by hand.
It’s probably a rocker box gasket leak causing you all that trouble. 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters are notorious for having rocker box gasket leaks. The old gaskets from the factory were poorly made in two separate pieces, over time the gaskets become brittle and useless.
That one might be a 100$ job because its a bit more involved, but its nothing you cant do yourself if you have the torque specs and the gaskets….and it wont cost you 100$, especially if its the rocker cover, you dont really need to hit the torque spec cause its just a cover, and not structurally critical to the engine… onebrkbstrd