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1995 Sportster cylinder sleeves

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by terlou, Mar 6, 2012.

  1. terlou

    terlou Member

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    Hi

    What is the proper method to install the (2) cylinder alignment sleeves in the cylinder assembly? It does not simply push in nor is it driven in with a hammer and wooden block. I don't want to try to force them in by using excess pressure. Not sure what damage I might do. Also, what is the procedure to remove old existing sleeves? Do they need to be heated?

    Any help appreciated

    THANKS!
    terlou, Mar 6, 2012
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  3. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    small butane torch to heat them . may help and to install them you can tap them soft with a brass drift and very light hammer you dont want to tap them any harder than you would hit your head no gorillas needed for that job .to pull them after heated you can you locking hemostats and a rag so as not to mar them as you pull them while you warm them a bit
    baggerpaul, Mar 6, 2012
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  4. prodrag1320

    prodrag1320 Active Member

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    why are you replacing them??
    prodrag1320, Mar 9, 2012
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