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Cowboy's Conversion.....

Discussion in 'Projects' started by JohnnyBiker, May 6, 2011.

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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    should have begun. Where Are The Pics!!!!?????:rant::rant::wtf::worthless:
    JohnnyBiker, May 6, 2011
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  3. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Ok I got some work done very little yesterday & the day before but this afternoon was fun

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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    even got the new rings on the pistons , all the efi wire harness is out of there , could'nt find my ring compresser , so call a friend & he'll find his in the morning & call me , then it's going back together
    cowboy, May 7, 2011
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    you pulled the pistons to put on rings???? or ya got new pistons??
    chucktx, May 7, 2011
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  6. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    new pistons :D came with the new take off jugs so I got new rings to be on the safe side
    cowboy, May 7, 2011
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    And new head bolts too Right!!
    BluePearl, May 7, 2011
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  8. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    That is awesome there Cowboy. I bet you can feel the wind in your face???:D
    JohnnyBiker, May 7, 2011
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    That's shapin up to be a good looking ride! "Get er Done" and post some work in progress pics. :D
    sarge7, May 8, 2011
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  10. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    :worthless::worthless: :rant::wtf::banghead:
    JohnnyBiker, May 9, 2011
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    Did you put bored out jugs back in with the new pistons or is it still stock?
    FLHTbiker, May 9, 2011
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  12. cowboy

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    staying with stock 88's only difference will be the 06 heads & carb instead of EFI , chuck put in the andrews 26 cam's awhile back
    cowboy, May 9, 2011
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  13. JohnnyBiker

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    :worthless::worthless::rant:
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    yep no pics again , but did get the pistons on the rods tonight , going to try the new ring compreser tomorrow & see about getting the jugs on , it the new tool wont work , I'll get the wireing harness installed ,& run by my local indy & see if he'll loan me his
    cowboy, May 10, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Ok got the new pistons & jugs on & rewired the new harness ,& reinstalled the batt box (had to come loose for the wireing harness )

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    You going to put in adjustable push rods in?
    FLHTbiker, May 12, 2011
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    Looking good so far. I bet the wind is getting to be real?????
    JohnnyBiker, May 12, 2011
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    Staying with one piece pushrods for now , will go with adj when I do a 95 in next year Jb going to try to get more done tonight , have to help get the horses ready for a parade tomorrow
    cowboy, May 13, 2011
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    :banghead:
    JohnnyBiker, May 13, 2011
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    it is always something!!!!!!!
    chucktx, May 13, 2011
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    Pink Shop towels?

    Does the OL know you stole her towel?
    hotroadking, May 13, 2011
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