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| techtalk:ih:priclutch02f [2024/12/24 16:38] – [Installing Primary Chain Tensioner Upgrade Kit on 1977-E1980 Sportsters] hippysmack | techtalk:ih:priclutch02f [2024/12/24 18:53] (current) – [Installing Primary Chain Tensioner Upgrade Kit on 1977-E1980 Sportsters] hippysmack | ||
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| Here, the pivot stud is pushing the old bolt out while the spring and shoe stay in place.\\ | Here, the pivot stud is pushing the old bolt out while the spring and shoe stay in place.\\ | ||
| - | You can see how the spring is oriented with the cover on. \\ | + | You can see how the spring is oriented with the cover on. The spring should push the pad down against the adjusting screw when installed. \\ |
| - | The spring should push the pad down against the adjusting screw when installed. \\ | + | And it's installed to contour to the pad bracket and the case. \\ |
| + | You can also buy a short piece of 1/ | ||
| + | The cover is app. 1-1/4" thick plus about 1/4" of threading into the case (so cut 4 pieces to app. 2" lengths so you can remove them once the cover is on. \\ | ||
| + | 2" bolts with the heads cut off would also work. \\ | ||
| + | Then just install the studs (2 up, 2 down) with your fingers only, slide the cover over the studs, add bolts elsewhere to hold the cover up and remove the studs. \\ | ||
| + | This helps if you have to check fitment against the gasket and such. \\ | ||
| + | Then toss the studs you made in the toolbox. They can also be used on the cam cover. \\ | ||
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| - | Finally, push the end of the spring up so it slides into the case as you push the cover home.\\ | + | Finally, push the end of the spring up so it slides into the case as you push the cover home. \\ |
| The OEM Harley kit came with instructions that advise to check the gasket for clearance and trim it if necessary. I didn't have a problem with this James gasket.\\ | The OEM Harley kit came with instructions that advise to check the gasket for clearance and trim it if necessary. I didn't have a problem with this James gasket.\\ | ||
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