Do you need to replace cam chain and tensioner?
The tensioner was good, so I removed the cylinder head and looked at the cam chain. It was completely worn and needs replacing. I am going to replace the cam chain and the oil pump drive chain.
How do you install a twin cam tensioner?
Follow the steps below for installation. First you need to take off the front exhaust, to get at the cam box. Stuff an oily rag in the exhaust port. Next fit a polythene between the lower half of the cam box and the lower frame rails, and shape it to form a trough that will direct oil to your drain can.
What to do if you have a Harley Davidson chain tensioner problem?
This is the standard fix that Harley dealerships will give you unless you want to go with the gear driven system and cams, which is again our first suggestion depending on you budget of course. First just wanted to say thanks for the great content you guys put out.
What does cam chain tensioner do on Vulcan?
The reason is mysterious but it seems one of the first things to give any trouble on Vulcan 1500/1600 engines is the cam chain tensioner. That’s the spring loaded gizmo that keeps an idler pressed against the chain so it doesn’t whip or come off the sprocket or even make nasty grinding noises as it stretches through normal use.
How do you remove a twin cam chain tensioner?
In this video, Bob LaRosa and Mark DiPietro provide a step by step procedure on the twin cam chain tensioner removal. We will also show you how to remove the cam gear bolts, cam gears, and the cam chain.
Where is the tensioner on a cam plate?
The tensioner sits behind the cam plate and its axle is shown under the yellow ring. The red ring shows the hole where the retaining pin fits. Using the mirror, you can locate the two hooks on the tensioner.
What’s the best way to slacken a cam box?
Slacken the cam box with allen bolts a little at a time in a diagonal sequence (to prevent distortion) then remove completely. If you leave the top two until last it stops the cover falling off until you’re ready.