Where can I get a new cam chain tensioner?
I found a complete kit online at MCSpareParts.com. They offer the complete kit with all gaskets, O rings and shoe assemblies for about $90. The shoes are made from Teflon. I have not read anything about how well Teflon holds up in this application. Does anyone have experience with Teflon shoes. Their kit also uses the round spring.
How do you change cam chain tensioner on Shovelhead?
My old Shovelhead had adjustable pushrods. To adjust them you put the lifter on the base circle of the cam, took out all the up and down shake then did a total of 4 turns then tightened the locknut. Then you waited until you could spin the pushrod between your fingers before rotating the engine.
What kind of tensioner does a cam chest bike use?
The more run out the less consistency on the you cam chain tensioners tension (more pad wear) 06- Current – These bikes have the best all around stock tensioners, hydraulic oil fed with delrin style pads.
How do you remove tensioner from cam plate?
Thus you cannot just retract the tensioner. You have to remove the retaining clip then use the tool to retract the tensioner and then remove it from the cam plate.As a side note I purchased the tool from MC Spare Parts. Unless their website is updated it says the tool is not available.
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.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson cam chain tensioners?
Harley, of course, made a fairly expensive upgrade including a new oil pump and hydraulic cam chain tensioners run by the engine oil and re-designed shoes. They also went to a new style chain. The new design is very reliable and as of like 2009 I haven’t heard of any problems with them.
What kind of shoes to replace cam chain tensioner?
A better choice for shoe replacement would be the CYCO tensioner shoes that are made from Polymide-Stanyl plastic; supposedly the best plastic for high pressure applications.
Do you have to remove cams to remove inner tensioner?
You should remove the cams to R/R the inner tensioner unless you have the proper tool; not familiar with the “cujo” tool but I doubt that it works very well. Without the right tool, by the time you figure out a shade tree way to remove the inner tensioner, you could have completed the R/R of the cams.