What did I do to my chain tensioners?
This past weekend I installed the new Screaming Eagle cam support plate, changed out the cam bearings (inner & outer), installed the new high volume oil pump and new style chain tensioners. I decided to go with the stock rods, and took them out through the top end. All related gaskets and o-rings were replaced in the process.
Are there problems with the tensioner on a Harley Davidson?
LAB-73-Harley Davidson Twin Cam Chain Tensioner Problem 1999-2006 | Are Other Years Affected? Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Podcast-In this episode we break down the issue of problems with pre 2006 Dyna’s & 1999-2006 spring loaded cam chain followers in Harley Davidson twin cam motors.
How often do you change chain tensioner pads?
Our test bike was ran with the Harley maintenance schedule of oil changes at every 5,000 miles. Our chain tensioner pads exceeded the OEM Tensioner pads utilizing a high performance Polymide-Stanyl that surpasses all other plastics in high pressure velocity (PV) situations for timing chain tensioners.
How many miles on twin cam tensioner pads?
Our test bike was a 2001 Dyna with 13,000 miles on the original OEM cam chain tensioners. We ran another 13,000 miles on our tensioner pads to duplicate the miles and conditions.
LAB-73-Harley Davidson Twin Cam Chain Tensioner Problem 1999-2006 | Are Other Years Affected? Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Podcast-In this episode we break down the issue of problems with pre 2006 Dyna’s & 1999-2006 spring loaded cam chain followers in Harley Davidson twin cam motors.
This past weekend I installed the new Screaming Eagle cam support plate, changed out the cam bearings (inner & outer), installed the new high volume oil pump and new style chain tensioners. I decided to go with the stock rods, and took them out through the top end. All related gaskets and o-rings were replaced in the process.
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.
When to replace chain tensioner on Harley Electra Glide?
Broken up at 28k miles on my Electra Glide. The manual is woefully negligent on this subject. I would advise ’06 & earlier check at 25k. Newer hydraulic aren’t much better in material used for the “shoe” but can leave inspect up to 45k miles. As an aside, the particles clog the support plate. Harley answer = replace. I chased my holes to clean.