How much does it cost to rebuild a Shovelhead motor?
$3,300 to $4,000 might be ballpark. It can be done cheaper but that’s about it for a good stock rebuild.
What kind of engine does Shovelhead engine have?
The engine was mechanically quiet as a mouse, running smooth and strong. It sounded great and was smooth as silk. Frank rides this machine everyday on New York’s City’s congested, pothole-infested streets. He relates his freshly rebuilt motor is more than enough old-school power to split lanes and ride hard daily.
How did Andrew rebuild the Shovelhead self destruction engine?
The valve springs collapsed and snapped from the chaotic forces of things coming apart, and the engine was filled with metal shavings. The connecting rods got literally chewed up. So how did Andrew rebuild this well-worn and beat-up lump?
How is the breather port on a Shovelhead engine modified?
12 The breather port was modified for much better breathing. 13 Once the motor was built, it was tuned on this slick engine stand. I’ve seen some funny and some not so funny things while working in and around the V-twin industry.
What to do with a broken Shovelhead engine?
Without being tooled up and having access to a dyno (a de rigeur tool these days for bike/engine tuning), boring bar, and power hone, why bother taking on deep engine work when you have acknowledged expertise so close by? So Milton sticks to his core and brings the really broken engine stuff to Rosa’s Cycles.
How is the lower end of a Shovelhead engine assembled?
Watching someone like Andrew assemble the engine’s lower end is a no-drama affair. With the lower end assembled, the pistons were installed on connecting rods that had been rebuilt, beautifully honed and powdercoated cylinders were then slipped atop Wiseco pistons and over Cometic gaskets with no fuss.
How many miles does a 1981 Shovelhead have?
New tires, brakes and clutch. This 1981 Shovelhead has 24,000 original miles and runs great Harley frame and Harley engine. Running two 1.5 ohm coils to four spark plugs (typically these run two spark plugs and one 3 ohm coil) for more power and better fuel efficiency.
The valve springs collapsed and snapped from the chaotic forces of things coming apart, and the engine was filled with metal shavings. The connecting rods got literally chewed up. So how did Andrew rebuild this well-worn and beat-up lump?
How did the Shovelhead Harley Davidson get its name?
In 1966, Harley-Davidson unveiled the powerful Shovelhead motor, which took its name from the coal shovel shape of it’s rocker covers.