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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, May 3, 2011.

  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    anybody know how I can identify the cam in my 1983 FXE shovelhead??
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    Check it's green card or ask for a passport, if no drivers license call the authorities...

    They can question it....











    Should be stamped in the end of the cam...
    hotroadking, May 3, 2011
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    So I just need to pull the cone cover off?
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    yes and no, depends on where they marked it.

    Might say andrews on one end, cam number on the other

    technically it should be on that end but I've seen it on the other
    or on the lobes,
    hotroadking, May 3, 2011
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    Ya gotta release the pressure off the push rods first...if you have adjustable rods it's not too bad...stock rods...rocker box gotta come off...
    Lucifer, May 3, 2011
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    if your handy with a dial indicator.....you can measure the lift.....then check with measurements from mfg.
    chucktx, May 3, 2011
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    k thanks.
    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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    Tommy I am presuming this is an EVO style bottom

    So when you pull the cam cover you may not see any numbers on the end
    but you might on one of the lobes

    Depends on manufacturer

    However on shovels and evos the cam is in the center
    and it is held in position by the cover so if you remove it
    and the engine has pressure on a valve that is lifted
    it might try and move the cam

    Hopefully you have adjustable pushrods,
    back them off, then use magnets to hold up lifters
    you can pull cam cover off then and remove cam
    to see stamp on cam of model...
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    hotroadking, May 4, 2011
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    Thanks. I think I will just wait. I saw some close out deals on crane cams and was gonna buy one if I could check my cam and purchase a better one, I would but it's too much trouble. Anyway if you go to DennisKirk.com you will see the close outs. Some items are 33% off~! Some sweet deals.
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Crane is gone as a manufacturing company
    bought out by SNS on the motorcycle stuff.
    hotroadking, May 4, 2011
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    Here's the ad:
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    Tommyc, May 4, 2011
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