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.
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 are the symptoms of an intake leak?
Two textbook symptoms of an intake leak are a high idle and “hanging revs.” If your bike suddenly starts idling higher for no particular reason, an air leak might be to blame. And hanging revs? Well, if you pull the clutch in and close the throttle abruptly and the engine revs don’t fall immediately, you probably have an air leak.
What should I do if my intake manifold is leaking?
The first step is to replace the manifold gaskets or rings. They have likely deformed as the carb bobbled around and hung down since its weight was unsupported. The Gasbox support bracket allows the lifter block on the Ironhead to pull double-duty.
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.
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.
Two textbook symptoms of an intake leak are a high idle and “hanging revs.” If your bike suddenly starts idling higher for no particular reason, an air leak might be to blame. And hanging revs? Well, if you pull the clutch in and close the throttle abruptly and the engine revs don’t fall immediately, you probably have an air leak.
The first step is to replace the manifold gaskets or rings. They have likely deformed as the carb bobbled around and hung down since its weight was unsupported. The Gasbox support bracket allows the lifter block on the Ironhead to pull double-duty.