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techtalk:ih:engmech03 [2019/06/12 03:08] hippysmack [Rod Play] |
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| 1969 Iron Heads ((photo by Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=166440&page=6)) | | | 1969 Iron Heads ((photo by Monte03 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=166440&page=6)) | | ||
+ | ===== Aftermarket Head Gaskets ===== | ||
+ | Cometic MLS head gasket torque: | ||
+ | There are six torque values in sequence: 9-14-22-35-42-42 (all in ft/lb) \\ | ||
====== Valves ====== | ====== Valves ====== | ||
===== Sub-Documents ===== | ===== Sub-Documents ===== | ||
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However, don't forget to oil it back up before re-assembly. ((Toejam503 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070383&page=5)) \\ | However, don't forget to oil it back up before re-assembly. ((Toejam503 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070383&page=5)) \\ | ||
You don't want raw metal rubbing each other on start up. \\ | You don't want raw metal rubbing each other on start up. \\ | ||
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+ | Side shake measurement (76 and earlier models) can be done with a ruler using the outside edge of the case as a base line. \\ | ||
==== 57-64 models ==== | ==== 57-64 models ==== | ||
Check rods for (up and down) play as well as (upper end side shake or rod tip) with the pistons removed from the rods. ((HD 1957-1964 FSM (dealer) pg 3C-7)) \\ | Check rods for (up and down) play as well as (upper end side shake or rod tip) with the pistons removed from the rods. ((HD 1957-1964 FSM (dealer) pg 3C-7)) \\ | ||
- | Side shake measurement can be done with a ruler using the outside edge of the case as a base line. \\ | ||
When appreciable up and down play is found and side shake at the extreme upper end of the rod is more than the following specs; \\ | When appreciable up and down play is found and side shake at the extreme upper end of the rod is more than the following specs; \\ | ||
The lower bearing should be re-fitted. \\ | The lower bearing should be re-fitted. \\ | ||
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==== 57-69 models ==== | ==== 57-69 models ==== | ||
Check rods for (up and down) play as well as (upper end side shake or rod tip) with the pistons removed from the rods. ((HD 1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) pg 3C-7)) \\ | Check rods for (up and down) play as well as (upper end side shake or rod tip) with the pistons removed from the rods. ((HD 1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) pg 3C-7)) \\ | ||
- | Side shake measurement can be done with a ruler using the outside edge of the case as a base line. \\ | ||
When appreciable up and down play is found and side shake at the extreme upper end of the rod is more than the following specs; \\ | When appreciable up and down play is found and side shake at the extreme upper end of the rod is more than the following specs; \\ | ||
The lower bearing should be re-fitted. \\ | The lower bearing should be re-fitted. \\ | ||
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**Motorcycles using rod bearings with steel retainers**: \\ | **Motorcycles using rod bearings with steel retainers**: \\ | ||
Check rods for (up and down) play as well as (upper end side shake or rod tip) with the pistons removed from the rods. \\ | Check rods for (up and down) play as well as (upper end side shake or rod tip) with the pistons removed from the rods. \\ | ||
- | Side shake measurement can be done with a ruler using the outside edge of the case as a base line. \\ | ||
When appreciable up and down play is found and side shake at the extreme upper end of the rod is more than the following specs; \\ | When appreciable up and down play is found and side shake at the extreme upper end of the rod is more than the following specs; \\ | ||
The lower bearing should be re-fitted. \\ | The lower bearing should be re-fitted. \\ | ||
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==== 79-85 models ==== | ==== 79-85 models ==== | ||
Check rods for up and down play in lower bearings. ((1979-1985 HD FSM (99484-85) pg 3-25)) \\ | Check rods for up and down play in lower bearings. ((1979-1985 HD FSM (99484-85) pg 3-25)) \\ | ||
+ | Measuring side shake is no longer recommended in the FSM as in above. \\ | ||
When up and down play is detected, the lower bearing should be refitted. \\ | When up and down play is detected, the lower bearing should be refitted. \\ | ||
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