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| ====== Rocker Box Tools ====== | ====== Rocker Box Tools ====== | ||
| - | ===== Ironhead Engine ===== | + | ====== Ironhead Engine ====== |
| * Keep the extender straight out in front of the wrench. Don't let it move out of line more than a ratchet click or two, otherwise it can affect the torque reading. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2)) \\ [[techtalk:ref:tools123#torque_socket_wrench_extensions_horizontal_with_the_wrench|Read more about torque value changes with the use of extensions here]]. | * Keep the extender straight out in front of the wrench. Don't let it move out of line more than a ratchet click or two, otherwise it can affect the torque reading. ((Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2)) \\ [[techtalk:ref:tools123#torque_socket_wrench_extensions_horizontal_with_the_wrench|Read more about torque value changes with the use of extensions here]]. | ||
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| ^ A little cutting, a little welding and you have a special wrench to reach the bolts under the frame. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2)) ^^ | ^ A little cutting, a little welding and you have a special wrench to reach the bolts under the frame. ((photo by Hopper of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=395586&page=2)) ^^ | ||
| - | ===== Evo Engine ===== | + | ====== Evo Engine ====== |
| + | Cutting down Allen wrenches to make them shorter on the end will allow you to get into tight places easier. \\ | ||
| + | It also helps when the ends get rounded which allows the tool to slip in the socket head. \\ | ||
| + | Using a Dremil tool or a file on the end can get rid of the round and help to keep it from slipping. \\ | ||
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| - | ^ Allen wrench end cut shorter with a Dremil cut-off blade ((photos by Hippysmack)) ^^ | + | ^ Allen wrench end cut shorter with a Dremil cut-off blade ((photos by Hippysmack)) ^^ |
| - | ==== Rocker Arms ==== | + | You can also use a 1/4" ratcheting wrench with 1/4" attachments (cheap attachments are easy to replace). \\ |
| - | === Lapping Tool for Rocker Arm Bushings === | + | Makes hard to get at Allen heads such as the speedo sender and the rear left rocker cover bolts easy to remove/replace. \\ |
| + | This is a 'Snap On Blue Point' brand 1/4" and 5/16" offset/reversible wrench ($32 delivered). \\ | ||
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| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:offset_wrench_by_aussiegazza.png?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | ^ Offset wrench for rocker box cover. ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=1181033)) ^ | ||
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| + | ====== Rocker Arms ====== | ||
| + | See also [[techtalk:evo:engmech04b#rocker_arm_bushing_replacement|Rocker Arm Bushing Replacement]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| + | ===== Rocker Arm Bushing Remover ===== | ||
| + | * (1) 9/16"x18 tapered thread tap | ||
| + | * (1) 9/16"x18x1" grade 8 bolt (3/4" to 1-1/2" length will work) | ||
| + | * (1) tap wrench to fit the 9/16" tap | ||
| + | * (1) drift or punch | ||
| + | * (1) Hammer | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:replacing_rocker_arm_bushings_14_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | ||
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| + | ===== Rocker Arm Bushing Installer ===== | ||
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| + | * (1) 1/2"x13x5" grade 8 bolt | ||
| + | * (2) 1/2" grade 8 washers | ||
| + | * (1) 1/2" grade 8 nut | ||
| + | * (1) 3/4" box end wrench | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:rocker_arm_bushing_tools_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack of the XLFORUM)) {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:replacing_rocker_arm_bushings_22_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) | ||
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| + | ===== Rocker Arm Bushing Reamer (94804-57) ===== | ||
| + | See also [[techtalk:evo:engmech04b#rocker_arm_bushing_replacement|Rocker Arm Bushing Replacement]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
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| + | This reamer is specially designed for reaming the rocker arm bushings from 1957 to present. \\ | ||
| + | It is the right length and cut to fit into the old bushing on one end of the rocker arm and ream the new bushing in the other end. | ||
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| + | | "Jims" makes this reamer referenced to HD part number (94804-57) ((photos by Hippysmack)) || | ||
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| + | ===== Lapping Tool for Rocker Arm Bushings ===== | ||
| A lapping tool can be made from a 1/2" wooden dowel and a small piece of sandpaper. ((photos by Hippysmack)) \\ | A lapping tool can be made from a 1/2" wooden dowel and a small piece of sandpaper. ((photos by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
