When do Harley Davidson twin cam chain tensioners wear out?
They also used, and I can’ remember the technical name of the chain, an older chain design. Indeed the cam chain shoes would wear out partly because of the shoe and partly because of the chain. Harley recommended getting them checked between 35 and 40K miles. Problem is they could give out ANY time and were not covered under warranty.
What kind of tensioner does a Harley Davidson use?
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 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.
Why did my cam chain tensioner fail on my Electra Glide?
It was the cam chain tensioners! Broken up at 28k miles on my Electra Glide. The manual is woefully negligent on this subject. I would advise ’06 & earlier check at 25k. Newer hydraulic aren’t much better in material used for the “shoe” but can leave inspect up to 45k miles. As an aside, the particles clog the support plate.
What kind of cam chain tensioner does a Twin Cam 88 use?
This kit updates the cam chain tensioner of your Twin Cam 88 ® engine to the latest design, as featured on the Twin Cam 96 ™ engine. The billet cam support plate has been designed to allow the installation of the Twin Cam 96 ™ hydraulic cam chain tensioner to Twin Cam 88 ® -equipped models.
They also used, and I can’ remember the technical name of the chain, an older chain design. Indeed the cam chain shoes would wear out partly because of the shoe and partly because of the chain. Harley recommended getting them checked between 35 and 40K miles. Problem is they could give out ANY time and were not covered under warranty.
Is there a 2000 FLHR CAM CAM tensioner plate?
Hello Kyle, This kit, 25284-11, is approved for 2000 FLHR models. The previous version kit, 25284-08, is obsolete. Thank you Captain Slow Helpful? Yes ( 0 ) I have an 2006 ultra glide do I need this? Hello Antb67, That depends. It is highly recommended when performance engine kits are being installed.
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.