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-====== REF: Shop Notes, Tips, and Tools ======+====== REF: General-MSR 12 ======
  
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 +===== Cleaning Solutions =====
  
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 +==== Carburetor Cleaner ====
 +Carburetor cleaner is not just for cleaning carbs and their parts. \\
 +A gallon of carburetor cleaner is very useful in cleaning most any parts, bolts and other metals and soaking stuck gaskets. \\
 +There is a metal bucket with a handle inside so you can put in small parts and remove them with the handle easily without loosing any. \\
 +Insert small parts, bolts, wrenches or whatever you need to clean, close the lid and let them soak. \\
 +Later, open the lid, remove the small bucket inside by the handle, set the bucket on the ground and wash the parts cleaner off with a water hose. \\
 +Let them air dry and most, if not all of the grease/​grime should be gone. \\
 +You may have to re-soak heavy grimed parts or use a wire brush to break grime hardened areas before soaking again. \\
  
 +For soaking stuck gaskets between mated parts to loosen them, \\
 +Depending on how old or how '​stuck'​ the parts are, soaking for a couple hours may help to separate the old gasket in between. \\
 +Make sure to remove any rubber or plastic parts before soaking. \\
 +Also check the label for safety precautions. \\
 +Parts that have been sitting for years may have to be soaked for about 24 hours or more. \\
  
 +|  These pistons below were soaked for app. 5 days rinsing each night to remove carbon on top. ((photos by balduc-2 of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/​sportster-motorcycle-bottom-end/​163867-cam-cover-removal/​page2?​s=731c426f4dea033958967a4ac51dfc9e#​post3495246)) ​ ||
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-====== Tools ====== +|  This oil pump soaked overnite to loosen the body to cover gasket. ((photo by Hippysmack))  ||| 
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-===== Homemade Tools for Sportsters ===== +
-Great XLFORUM thread with lots of pics on home made tools. ((Article ​by Hopper of the XLFORUM))[[http://xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?t=395586&highlight=tap]])) +
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-===== Torque Wrench ===== +
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-  * Apply (anti-seize compound or Locktite (or equivalent)) as necessary to the bolt threads before installing. Align each bolt chamfer with it's corresponding threaded hole and counter rotate the fastener to the tightening direction a few degrees until you feel the threads "​jump",​ that indicates the threads are aligned to start in sync.  Start all of the fasteners in a component before you tighten any of them...not even hand tight. Any misalignment of the part can side load the last fastener enough to prevent it starting or promote cross threading. ((Jollly Rogers from the XLFORUM ​ http://xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?t=1959533)) By hand, all bolts should run in rather easily. If not, there may  still be trash/ debris caught up in the threading (which can alter you reaching proper torque values). Turn all bolts in sequence by hand until snugged. Locktite / anti seize may offer drag on the bolt(s) in which case you can use a socket without the wrench to turn the bolts to snug by hand. Do all the bolts the same way around your piece in a cross pattern to ensure evenness throughout. Find the torque specs for your application and divide that number by three. You now have three different torque specs. Use the cross pattern on all bolts with the first (lowest number torque, then around again, all bolts, with the second torque number, then around again, all bolts, with the final torque. Lastly, go back around with the final torque to make sure everything is even. When applying torque, always use slow even motions. Applying torque too fast leads to fooling the torque wrench to click before torque is actually reached (the science above my head). ((hippysmack from the XLFORUM ​ http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1959533)) Article by Oldrump1 from the XLFORUM [[http://xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?t=1959533]] +
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-===== Cleaning Solutions ===== +
  
 +This oil pump had to be soaked overnite before the cover would separate from the body. \\
 +Keep in mind, any rubber parts on the inside will have to be replaced before installation. \\
 +|  After soaking, rinse the body, take it apart and rinse the insides and parts. ((photos by Hippysmack)) ​ |||
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 ==== Spray-on Brake Cleaner ==== ==== Spray-on Brake Cleaner ====
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 ==== Master Cylinder & Brake Parts ==== ==== Master Cylinder & Brake Parts ====
-  * Denatured alcohol or D.O.T. 5 brake fluid. Do not contaminate it with mineral oil or solvents. ​((1998 HD XLH FSM))  +  * Denatured alcohol or brake fluid. Only use brake fluid that is specific to your application. 
- +  * Do not contaminate it with mineral oil or solvents.
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-===== General Torque Specs ===== +
-  * In lieu of having torque specs at hand, below are general torque specs for different fasteners. However, nothing takes place of manufacturer torque specs for your specific applications. The torque numbers reflect pressures the bolts can take which doesn'​t take into account the amount of clamp force for the piece(s) you are clamping.  +
-  * When using oiled fasteners, you should take into account the added pre-load from the oil before applying advertised torque to avoid shearing off the bolt head or cracking/ breaking the piece your working on. You can use the Wet Chart below to calculate a torque value with the added pre-load. +
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-==== Dry Torque Specs ft/lb ==== +
-  * Convert ft/lb to N*m by multiplying by 1.3558 ((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual)) +
-  * Fastener strength of SAE bolts can be determined by the bolt head grade markings. Unmarked bolt heads are usually mild steel. More grade markings indicate higher strength fasteners. For instance, grade 5 may have three hash marks from the center out to the edge, grade 7 may have five hash marks and grade 8 should have 6 hash marks.((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual)) +
-  * These are only generalized specs, see your FSM or instruction manual for specific torque values per application. +
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-^Size/​Grade^1/​4"​^5/​16"​^3/​8"​^7/​16"​^1/​2"​^9/​16"​^5/​8"​^3/​4"​^7/​8"​^1"​^ +
-|SAE 2|6|12|20|32|47|69|96|155|206|310((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))| +
-|SAE 5|10|19|33|54|78|114|154|257|382|587((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))| +
-|SAE 7|13|25|44|71|110|154|215|360|570|840((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))| +
-|SAE 8|14|29|47|78|119|169|230|380|600|700((Clymer 2004-2013 HD Sportster Repair Manual))| +
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-==== Wet Torque Value Chart for Lubed Threads ==== +
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-If bolt threads are lubricated with light oil or anti-seize compound, the torque required to achieve the proper bolt tension is reduced. Below are charts with the proper "​wet"​ torque values for type of bolt used: All charts property of and used by permission from Allied Systems Company. +
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-===== Useful Tips Formulas ===== +\\
-==== Formulas ==== +
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-  * Displacement:​ pi x (radius squared) x height (example: 4 inch bore, 4 inch stroke) = 3.14159 x (2 squared) x 4 = 50.265ci of displacement per cylinder +
-  * Cubic Centimeters to Cubic Inches: cc ÷ (2.54 cubed) (example: 1200cc) = 1200 ÷ (2.54 cubed) = 73.23ci +
-  * Cubic Inches to Cubic Centimeters:​ ci x (2.54 cubed) (example: 100ci) = 100 x (2.54 cubed) = 1638.7cc +
-  * Horsepower: (torque x rpm) ÷ 5252 (example: 80 ft-lbs at 4000 rpm) = (80 x 4000) ÷ 5252 = 60.93hp +
-  * Torque: (horsepower x 5252) / rpm (example: 100hp at 4000 rpm) = (100 x 5252) ÷ 4000 = 80 x 4000) / 5252 = 131 ft-lbs. +
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-==== Building and Performance Tips ==== +
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-  * [[http://​www.hammerperf.com/​techtips.shtml|Hammer Performance Tech Tips]] +
-  * [[http://​nrhsperformance.com/​tech.shtml|NRHS Performance Tech Tips]] +
-  * [[http://​www.floheadworks.com/​Departments/​articles.htm|Flo Headworks Tech Tips]] +
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