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Discussion in 'Projects' started by JohnnyBiker, Sep 19, 2013.

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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Just a brief update. I haven't been able to get anywhere with this for some time now. Other things happening. I did decide on where I am going to go for the work to be done though. Other than that, status quo.
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 6, 2014
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    With other things in life coming up, I have started to think about the direction that I want to take with this project. I'm considering using my current cases. I haven't really come to a reasonable consensus as to why other than cost.
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 12, 2014
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    hd cases will work up to a point
    but they are not made to sustain
    really big bulk cubes

    when you bore them out for the big cyl
    youo wont have much material left
    between them in fact the machine shop
    better know what they are doing with
    stroker conversions and tc cases,

    It cuts deep and through the case wall
    and V shapes the center bolt, when put
    back together you have to make sure the center top
    bolt is locked in position, it rotates and you can't
    get the cyl in.

    you can do it, I did, but it's the weak link
    hotroadking, Oct 12, 2014
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I agree. It just started going through my mind. stress. Yucky.
    JohnnyBiker, Oct 12, 2014
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Well since I have the Sportster engine pretty much figured out to what I am going to do with it, I am turning my attention back to the 117 project.

    Since my last post I have decided on using the S&S cases. Fug it, let's do it right. I also have decided on the cams that I want to use which are the Fueling Reaper 594's. There has been a lot of hub bub about the Dan Thayer cam plate and oil pump over on HTT. I am not convinced that the expense of that set up is really worth it or not so I am opting to go with the SE plate and pump. I think that may have scored a really good deal on the set up as well.

    As far as the heads are concerned, utilizing the 110 heads, stock intake valve, I am looking to increase the exhaust valve. Now I haven't measured it yet but if it is under 1.625, I will have that punched to that size. I will have the valve geometry corrected as well.
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 7, 2015
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    Have you talked to any builders on the 117cu.

    117cu come apart fast if you are not careful.
    cardboard, Jan 7, 2015
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    I am still talking to builders to see who I want to build the bottom end. Have any suggestions on who to talk to?

    This Engine WILL Be sound. Trust me. ;)
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 7, 2015
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    A possibility. Anyone else?
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 7, 2015
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Scott is not an option. He is a nice dude but there is an awful lot of controversy about him lately.

    Cm ' on Man!
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 7, 2015
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    If you been on HarleyTech talk you know hes on there. And he has build some fast bikes.
    cardboard, Jan 7, 2015
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    Scott is no longer a member of HTT.
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    I would contast this dude. Know he is good.
    Would ask him what all he will do.
    Know he can do it all. He has been in the race world.

    But I DO NOT know all of what you are looking for in your build.

    http://www.williamscarburetors.com/index.html
    cardboard, Jan 7, 2015
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    Worth a shot. Any more?
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 7, 2015
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    hillside is on the HD forums & a lot of guys there use him all the time & not one bad thing said about him or his shop ,one guy just shipped him some heads & jugs for work ,& one just got his parts back & put together & is very happy with Scotts work
    cowboy, Jan 7, 2015
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    Scott is very well known.
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    Doesn't really change the fact that he got banned from HTT now does it?
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 8, 2015
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    That thread is from 2010. Big deal. Cardboard, going to Hillside just isn't an option so you might as well leave it alone.

    I have spoken to Scott and I think that he is a nice dude, let's just leave it at that.;)
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 8, 2015
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