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Going under the Knife

Started by jrobinson, August 24, 2017, 11:11:52 AM

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jrobinson

I bought my 2005 Ultra Classic in Feb of 2012. It had 17k  on the speedo at the time. Now at 86k I'm starting to hear the ticking of the poorly designed cam chain tensioners.  Over the last couple days, I've also heard a whine coming from the engine. Since Sandy wasn't nearby when I heard the noise, I'm guessing the cam bearings are going also.

So over the weekend I plan to tear into the cam chest and replace inner cam bearings along with the 2 cam chain tensioners. While on the jack, I'll replace the rear tire and worn rear brake pads. Hopefully all my parts will be delivered as promised.

I'll be documenting with pics and video, so stay tuned if you want to see a Harley stripped down to the bare bones.


KrisCook

Ha!  I'mmmm tellllllling Sannnnnnndyyyyyyyyy
Sounds good except for pretty much everything you said.  ---Brian A

2019 Honda Rebel 500
2018 Honda Grom

jrobinson

#2
I'm pretty sure she knows that she's a whiner.




dredman

You should not ride so much.  Riding that much will KILL a moorsickle!

jrobinson

#4
I can quit anytime you know.




jrobinson

Not much progress, but it is progress.








jrobinson

Almost to the bottom. Start rebuilding soon














dredman

From what I have seen so far, engine is the LEAST of your problems.
When was the last time that bike saw soap?
I dare not ask about wax? :-\

jrobinson

Can't wash em while you're riding.

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Chitza

That's a Robinson Harley. It doesn't need soap to be cool 8)
Loud pipes make me hungry for Valium biscuits and scotch gravy. - kdtrull

Yeah....ham it up, crackers.   ;D -kdtrull
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norton73

Quote from: dredman on August 26, 2017, 04:14:16 PM
From what I have seen so far, engine is the LEAST of your problems.
When was the last time that bike saw soap?
I dare not ask about wax? :-\

Who stole Don's password and is posting under his name?
Loose nut holding the handlebars

dredman

Quote from: norton73 on August 26, 2017, 06:43:43 PM
Quote from: dredman on August 26, 2017, 04:14:16 PM
From what I have seen so far, engine is the LEAST of your problems.
When was the last time that bike saw soap?
I dare not ask about wax? :-\

Who stole Don's password and is posting under his name?

Says the guy with a filthy sludge trap.....
I WILL see this place cleaned up  :o

dredman

Quote from: jrobinson on August 26, 2017, 05:08:51 PM
Can't wash em while you're riding.

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I think some of that thick layer buildup of bug juice got into your engine via osmosis, I heard it is VERY corrosive

springer

Quote from: dredman on August 27, 2017, 10:03:22 AM
Quote from: jrobinson on August 26, 2017, 05:08:51 PM
Can't wash em while you're riding.

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I think some of that thick layer buildup of bug juice got into your engine via osmosis, I heard it is VERY corrosive
Not as corrosive as other stuff.
What we've got here, is a failure to communicate.  Strother Martin as the Captain in Cool Hand Luke.
Endeavor to persevere! Chief Dan George as Lone Watie in The Outlaw Josey Wales.

jrobinson

Going back together.

Out with the old, in with the new.


New tensioner pulled back off the chain. This makes installing the cams back into the chest easier.


Cam plate with new cam bearings back in cam chest


Primary chain installed


Valve train with the breather plates removed.


Push rods, silver for intake and black for exhaust. Push rod tubes before clips added.