Do Harleys have timing chains?
Harley-Davidson switched from cam gears to cam chains on the Twin Cam motor at the turn of this century. Here’s why. Harley-Davidson fans are among the most loyal motorcyclists of all.
Are there problems with a Twin Cam 88B engine?
Yes. It’s like any other machine, they need preventative maintenance. If you let it go then you’re asking for bigger problems. A buddy of mine has an 2001 TC with no problems, mine is an ’06 and my engine has been trouble free. Tensioner has minor wear on it. This winter I’m switching to the hydraulic system, BEFORE it becomes a problem.
Are there any problems with the Harley Davidson twin cam engine?
There are plenty of defects in the Twin Cam engines. Enough potential issues to actually alarm you and make you think twice before buying one. The main problem of the Twin Cam engine of the Harley Davidson is probably it’s the design aspect of the cam chain system. The actual design itself is designed poorly.
What happens if you leave a twin cam engine unfixed?
If this problem is left unfixed and not noticed, there is a chance that the entire engine of the Twin Cam will be destroyed; pistons, cams, even engine cases. It is a really serious engine problem that needs a lot of attention to get fixed.
Do you need a cam upgrade on a M8 Harley?
Now, I know Harley promised more torque and better sound with the M8 engine, but we have M8 owners calling and stopping by the shop all the time looking for exactly that – more torque, a better sound and also more power. In most cases when Stage 1 upgrades are complete, our next go-to solution is an immediate cam upgrade and here’s why:
Yes. It’s like any other machine, they need preventative maintenance. If you let it go then you’re asking for bigger problems. A buddy of mine has an 2001 TC with no problems, mine is an ’06 and my engine has been trouble free. Tensioner has minor wear on it. This winter I’m switching to the hydraulic system, BEFORE it becomes a problem.
There are plenty of defects in the Twin Cam engines. Enough potential issues to actually alarm you and make you think twice before buying one. The main problem of the Twin Cam engine of the Harley Davidson is probably it’s the design aspect of the cam chain system. The actual design itself is designed poorly.
If this problem is left unfixed and not noticed, there is a chance that the entire engine of the Twin Cam will be destroyed; pistons, cams, even engine cases. It is a really serious engine problem that needs a lot of attention to get fixed.
Can a 96 CID engine be upgraded to a CVO 110?
96 CID engines are known to have weak crankshaft bearings. For serious performance work these bearing must be replaced with the heavy duty bearings used in the CVO 110 engine. The 110 upgrade kit does not contain these bearings.