Are Evo engines good?
I think that overall, the Evo is a much better engine platform, and an sti is much better drivetrain platform. I am very happy that I own an Evo, and my brother is very happy with the STI. The biggest thing I can say about both the cars, is the evo can make more HP/TQ for way less money.
When to replace the cam chain on a Moto?
When I set the plunger with the old chain installed the ninth tooth was engaged on the plunger. Observations like this can be used to gauge cam chain wear and to determine when the chain should be replaced. Every engine will have specific marks designed into components to aid in the timing of the engine.
When to replace cam chain tensioner on Harley Davidson?
’02 FLHT, inner tensioner down to metal at 25K miles and outer 75% worn with a large chunk missing from one corner. ’05 FXSTD, inner and outer worn about 75% at 12K miles with crack and small chunk missing from one corner in the outer. 28K and 32K? Replace them; not expensive and if they go, could be bad juju. I love that forum…
What kind of cam plate does a road King have?
MY 2000 fxds was a problem child and I DID ALL the repairs on my dime….. all bearings in cams,feuling oil pump n lifters,delkron cam plate,SSgear drive 570 cams. solved that problem… also went with flowed heads manly springs n valves. big bore 95″ and more…
What happens when the timing chain is off on a Moto?
Cam timings that are off several degrees will result in a loss of power and the cam chain tensioner will have quite a job trying to take slack out of the valvetrain. When a timing chain elongates it may not do so in a uniform way and parts of the chain may be tighter or looser than others.
What to do if your Harley cam chain tensioner fails?
This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. In this video, Bob walks us through a Harley cam chain tensioner inspection, it can be a Road King plastic tensioner replacement that needs to be done or any models in the affected year range of the Twin Cam 88.
How much does it cost to replace twin cam chain tensioner?
The inspection and replacement of the inner shoe is expensive and involves removing the oil pump and cam, the outer one shoe is easier but you have to check both of them. Our dealership wanted $400 just to inspect the shoes, which they wouldn’t do because they said if they get that far into it they might as well just replace them.
When did the twin cam motor come out for Harley Davidson?
1999-2006 Harley Davidson introduced the Twin Cam motor. In order to run the valve train Harley went to a cam chain tensioner set up utilizing a spring loaded shoe putting pressure on the cam chain with push rods. They also used, and I can’ remember the technical name of the chain, an older chain design.
What kind of bike is a road King?
I have a 2001 Road King that I bought about 2 months ago. It has about 28,000 miles on it. I’m a new users of this forum, so I hope I am posting this correctly. Unusual noise from the cam side of the bike or orange flecks of plastic in the oil or filter would be a good indicator.