TQ's Engine Build

kemo · Mar 16th, 2009, 05:39 PM

My bike is a carb model so I had no issues with remapping. I had previously installed an Arlen Ness Big Sucker and rejetted the carb but after I changed my mufflers out that is when everything started to work.

USMCCWO5 · Sep 13th, 2009, 01:07 AM

Any possibility you can do a similar conversion using my cams? Spent too much money on dyno work and enjoy the way the bike runs right now.

TQuentin1 · Sep 13th, 2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMCCWO5

Any possibility you can do a similar conversion using my cams? Spent too much money on dyno work and enjoy the way the bike runs right now.

Your bike is an '07 according to your AVATAR. Is that the bike you are referring too? If so, that engine will already have the roller chain configuration. You have the configuration I upgraded too.

TQ

Mike Stevens · Sep 28th, 2009, 07:37 PM

Just a big thanks to you guys for posting all this great info here. Bought my 1st Harley, a 1999 FLHTCUI with 28k on it this past spring. I now have over 32k on it. A few weeks ago, I thought I heard an unfamiliar sound comming from the cam area. After taking to 2 different HD shops in the area, both told me of the tensioner problems. Needless to say, I jumped right here and found all the info needed. Upon removing the cover, the outer tensioner shoe looked barely worn, but upon looking in the mirror at the secondary I think I found the root of the problem. Very wore and down to metal. I am going to do all the wrenching myself, and with all the tips found here feel I will accomplish this with no problems. Going to install adjustable pushrods to save some teardown. Still trying to decide on what to replace tensioners with as I plan on taking my time and turn this into a winter project.

Again, a big thanks to all

TQuentin1 · Sep 28th, 2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Stevens

Still trying to decide on what to replace tensioners with as I plan on taking my time and turn this into a winter project.

Mike,

Regardless of whether you pick the roller chain conversion or the gear drive, give John Wadsworth (Herko) a call and get competitive pricing from him. Make sure you get the complete Bill of Materials for either option so you can compare Apples to Apples!!

TQ

marcus22 · Sep 29th, 2009, 10:23 AM

TQ,
how many miles did your bike have on it before the build?

thanks

TQuentin1 · Sep 29th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus22

TQ,
how many miles did your bike have on it before the build?

thanks

From my spreadsheet:

72,620 - Roller chain conversion, Andrews Products N21 cams, adjustable pushrods, Torrington inner bearings, Dobeck Performance TFI-1040ST (3/10/09).
72,690 - Oils & filter change - 1 qt. Amsoil SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV), 3 qts. Mobil 1 Vtwin 20W50, HD 63798-99A filter (3/16/09).

I had replaced the outer tensioner within the first six months of owning the bike (43,448 miles when I bought it) - somewhere < 48,000 miles. Wasn't as good at keeping records then!!
TQ

marcus22 · Sep 29th, 2009, 08:44 PM

thanks a lot!! I gues I have a few more miles to catch up to you. 22,000 today!

Marcus

TQuentin1 · Sep 29th, 2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus22

thanks a lot!! I gues I have a few more miles to catch up to you. 22,000 today!

Marcus

Well, don't leave it to chance. There is NO predicting when the tensioner shoes will nuke. I suggest opening up the nose cone (cam cover) at the earliest convenience to see what condition they are in. If you have between 1/16th" - 1/8th" of wear (book says .080"-.090"!), replace the tensioner(s) or do the roller chain conversion or gear drive up-grade. If allowed to go all the way to failure, the consequences can be traumatic.

TQ

kemo · Sep 29th, 2009, 09:39 PM

marcus listen to TQ, he is giving you good advice. You will have to do something in the cam chest some time better to do it at your chose of time
kemo

Mar 16th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#10
kemo Moderators Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 928 My Mood:	Re: TQ's Engine Build My bike is a carb model so I had no issues with remapping. I had previously installed an Arlen Ness Big Sucker and rejetted the carb but after I changed my mufflers out that is when everything started to work.

Sep 13th, 2009, 01:07 AM	#11
USMCCWO5 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 5th, 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 451 My Mood:	Re: TQ's Engine Build Any possibility you can do a similar conversion using my cams? Spent too much money on dyno work and enjoy the way the bike runs right now.

Sep 28th, 2009, 07:37 PM	#13
Mike Stevens New Family Ride: 1999 FLHTCUI Join Date: Sep 6th, 2009 Location: Mineral Ridge, OH Posts: 1	Re: TQ's Engine Build Just a big thanks to you guys for posting all this great info here. Bought my 1st Harley, a 1999 FLHTCUI with 28k on it this past spring. I now have over 32k on it. A few weeks ago, I thought I heard an unfamiliar sound comming from the cam area. After taking to 2 different HD shops in the area, both told me of the tensioner problems. Needless to say, I jumped right here and found all the info needed. Upon removing the cover, the outer tensioner shoe looked barely worn, but upon looking in the mirror at the secondary I think I found the root of the problem. Very wore and down to metal. I am going to do all the wrenching myself, and with all the tips found here feel I will accomplish this with no problems. Going to install adjustable pushrods to save some teardown. Still trying to decide on what to replace tensioners with as I plan on taking my time and turn this into a winter project. Again, a big thanks to all

Sep 29th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#15
marcus22 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 ultra classic Join Date: Apr 27th, 2009 Location: st. cloud MN Posts: 53	Re: TQ's Engine Build TQ, how many miles did your bike have on it before the build? thanks

Sep 29th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#17
marcus22 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2003 ultra classic Join Date: Apr 27th, 2009 Location: st. cloud MN Posts: 53	Re: TQ's Engine Build thanks a lot!! I gues I have a few more miles to catch up to you. 22,000 today! Marcus

Sep 29th, 2009, 09:39 PM	#19
kemo Moderators Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: Nov 5th, 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 928 My Mood:	Re: TQ's Engine Build marcus listen to TQ, he is giving you good advice. You will have to do something in the cam chest some time better to do it at your chose of time kemo

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