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techtalk:ih:priclutch02f [2024/12/24 18:45] – [Installing Primary Chain Tensioner Upgrade Kit on 1977-E1980 Sportsters] hippysmacktechtalk:ih:priclutch02f [2024/12/24 18:53] (current) – [Installing Primary Chain Tensioner Upgrade Kit on 1977-E1980 Sportsters] hippysmack
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 You can also buy a short piece of 1/4"x20 all-thread at the local hardware store and use it to align the cover when installing it. \\ You can also buy a short piece of 1/4"x20 all-thread at the local hardware store and use it to align the cover when installing it. \\
 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. \\ 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. \\  +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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