What do you need to know about a Harley Cam 88?
Bob walks us through a Harley cam chain tensioner inspection, a common issue on the Twin Cam 88. He removes the exhaust, floor boards and everything in the way of the cam cover. At the cam cover, he reminds us to remove bolts in a star or cross pattern to ease pressure evenly.
Are there problems with a Twin Cam 88B engine?
Yes. It’s like any other machine, they need preventative maintenance. If you let it go then you’re asking for bigger problems. A buddy of mine has an 2001 TC with no problems, mine is an ’06 and my engine has been trouble free. Tensioner has minor wear on it. This winter I’m switching to the hydraulic system, BEFORE it becomes a problem.
Is the Harley Davidson 103ci hot or noisy?
Its a air cooled HD motor, Its suppose to be hot and when you sit on the motor its going to be noisy. My 06,08, and 2012 all sound the same.
What causes a Harley Davidson engine to fail?
The cam tensioner, camshaft, cam bearings, and cam support plate are at risk for operational failure. When and if these components do fail, they could put your engine and electrical system at greater risk for further damage.
How big is a Harley Davidson 88 twin cam engine?
The total displacement of the 88 twin cam engine is 1450 cc, or 88
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson twin cam engine?
There are plenty of defects in the Twin Cam engines. Enough potential issues to actually alarm you and make you think twice before buying one. The main problem of the Twin Cam engine of the Harley Davidson is probably it’s the design aspect of the cam chain system. The actual design itself is designed poorly.
What is the displacement of a Harley Davidson 88B engine?
Although they’ve subsequently been 88B models. Read on for a brief overview of the specs of these engines. cubic inches. The 88B is 96 cubic inches, for a total of 1584 cc displacement. This is a marked improvement over the previous engine models, allowing for greater horsepower for the motorcycles. 88B twin cam engines is the dual coil system.
The cam tensioner, camshaft, cam bearings, and cam support plate are at risk for operational failure. When and if these components do fail, they could put your engine and electrical system at greater risk for further damage.