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techtalk:ih:engmech03 [2019/06/12 03:09]
hippysmack [57-69 models]
techtalk:ih:engmech03 [2019/12/09 16:58]
hippysmack [Aftermarket Head Gaskets]
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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)) ​ |
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 ====== Valves ====== ====== Valves ======
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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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