What do I need to do to replace intake seals on Harley?
You will want to blow out your intake/throttle body assemblies with compressed air before exposing the intake ports of your heads. This will eliminate the chance of any outside contamination entering your motor. Any sensors on your throttle body or intake will need to be unplugged.
How big are the intake bolts on a Harley?
The intake bolts can be a challenge to remove. These bolts are 5/16″ -18 and a 1/4″ allen is needed for removal. On the right side of the motor, you will need a 1/4″ ball allen with an extension. It is best to break loose these two Allens with a sharp, quick jarring motion. Remove these bolts completely from the heads.
Which is the correct way to tighten intake seals?
Use your air cleaner backing plate to aid in correct positioning of the assembly before tightening. Then, tighten the hardware evenly. Front right – front left: Rear right, rear left.
You will want to blow out your intake/throttle body assemblies with compressed air before exposing the intake ports of your heads. This will eliminate the chance of any outside contamination entering your motor. Any sensors on your throttle body or intake will need to be unplugged.
The intake bolts can be a challenge to remove. These bolts are 5/16″ -18 and a 1/4″ allen is needed for removal. On the right side of the motor, you will need a 1/4″ ball allen with an extension. It is best to break loose these two Allens with a sharp, quick jarring motion. Remove these bolts completely from the heads.
Use your air cleaner backing plate to aid in correct positioning of the assembly before tightening. Then, tighten the hardware evenly. Front right – front left: Rear right, rear left.
What happens when you remove the intake flange?
With the intake flange hardware removed, you will be able to remove the intake/throttle body from the motor. It is important to block the, now, exposed intake ports with clean paper towels to eliminate the chance of something falling into the motor while you service your intake/throttle body on the bench.
Are there any Harley intake gaskets left in stock?
Only 13 left in stock – order soon. . Only 10 left in stock – order soon. . Only 2 left in stock – order soon. . Only 8 left in stock – order soon. . Only 9 left in stock – order soon.
What’s the best way to replace intake seals?
It is best to break loose these two Allens with a sharp, quick jarring motion. Remove these bolts completely from the heads. On the left side of the motor, it is best to remove the allens with a small 1/4″ bit and the box end of a wrench.
What happens if you have an intake seal leak on a Harley?
A severe Harley intake seal leak can render a motorcycle unrideable. Follow Bob’s instructions to address your intake leak. With planning and a little patience you will be able to change your Harley intake seals with ease.
With the intake flange hardware removed, you will be able to remove the intake/throttle body from the motor. It is important to block the, now, exposed intake ports with clean paper towels to eliminate the chance of something falling into the motor while you service your intake/throttle body on the bench.