Are there any leaks in the rocker box on a V-twin?
No leaks on either of them. One thing I do evey time with either of my bikes is I let them warm up fully before I ride. If the roacker boxes are not hot to the touch before revin’ the engine, the base and head gaskets can blow out easily. I replaced the rocker box gaskets on a friend’s ’98 Heritage.
How to replace lower rocker box on Harley Davidson Dyna Glide?
Install a new lower rocker box gasket on the engine and make sure the breather channel is covered. Install a new O-ring on the lower rocker box. Install the lower rocker box and tighten to 120-168 in-lbs using the above sequence. Tighten a little each time while going through the torquing sequence.
How to fix leaky rocker gasket on Harley Davidson?
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Is there a better fix for a leaky rocker box?
I know leaky rocker boxes have been talked about before, but before I open mine up again and replace the gaskets again, I wonder if there’s some improved part out there? I know that several suppliers from Custom Chrome through Arlen Ness, Dave Perewitz, Sputhe, and who knows who else makes their own version of Evo rocker boxes.
How to install a lower rocker box on a Harley?
Mike Roen has the Harley cylinders in place and is now ready to put the lower Harley rocker box on. Your gaskets are labeled front and rear. Make sure to install correctly. Make sure to remove the old o-ring. Prep your bolts with some blue Loctite and put them in the correct allocation.
How to replace the lower rocker box on a Dyna Glide?
Place a new gasket on-top of the lower rocker box and install the new cover. Use the sequence mentioned in Step 2 to install the cover bolts. Tighten the rocker box cover to 15-18 ft-lbs. Install the spark plug. Install the retainer screws for each push rod. Figure 9. Rocker boxes assembled and installed. Chrome Rocker Box Install. w/ Pics.
Why do I have oil in my rocker box gasket?
Rocker Box Gaskets. If you notice oil making a mess of your beautiful big twin motor, the most likely cause is the gasket under the rocker box cover, at the top of the cylinder head. You also should check that the oil isn’t just dripping from the breathers plumbed into the air cleaner.
What kind of gaskets does a Harley Davidson use?
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Touring (1999-2016). The two most common leaks on a modern Harley are the exhaust gaskets and rocker box gaskets. This article will give you tips on how to replace them. Having the service manual for your bike will be required.