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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, Sep 13, 2011.

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  1. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Call John and ask questions

    Also call calif phil at www.harleypartscheap.com

    He can help with parts and shovel tips


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    hotroadking, Sep 20, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Got a INdy shop up the road that has a lot of folks comin in Riding Old Shovels wantin them worked on.
    When I was down at a INdy shop workin about 4 yrs ago.
    We had a dude that worked at the Chemical plant in Baytown area in Baytown, Texas riding a Shovel Head FLHt back and forth to work everyday.
    It ran pretty good but needed a lot of attention.:D
    cardboard, Sep 20, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    S&S has cases heads cylinders pistons and all for yer shovelhead if you deceide you want new parts
    cardboard, Sep 20, 2011
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  5. Tommyc

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    Thanks guys!
    Tommyc, Sep 21, 2011
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    what did they use to plug the case???? you may not have to split the cases. with out proper tools putting them back together is a PIA.........figure out what they used to plug it with, then decide if ya need to split the cases..........
    chucktx, Sep 22, 2011
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  7. Tommyc

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    Welded I think. I drilled the holes out.

    Attached Files:

    Tommyc, Sep 22, 2011
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    guess ya did it with out splitting cases........cool!!! use a magnet and grease??
    chucktx, Sep 23, 2011
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  9. Tommyc

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    Vaccum cleaner.
    Aluminum does not stick to a magnet.
    Tommyc, Sep 23, 2011
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  10. Tommyc

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    Does anyone know if there's anything that can be applied to chrome parts to keep surface rust from forming?
    Tommyc, Sep 23, 2011
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  11. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Put chrome polish on it and then put WAx on it.

    Have you ever, used Flitz on Chrome. Its some really good stuff.
    I've known about if for about 35 yrs.
    Wheel Cleaner-Clean Wheels-Wheel Detailing-Flitz - YouTube
    cardboard, Sep 23, 2011
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  12. Tommyc

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    thanks!
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  13. chucktx

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  14. Tommyc

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    I took the cylinders off my engine. I was told by my engine builder that I can put them back on without re-ringing or honing.
    Does this sound right or no?
    Will I need to "break-in" the motor again?
    Tommyc, Sep 27, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Oh Dear !
    cardboard, Sep 27, 2011
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  16. Tommyc

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    I'm assuming you mean YES I should re-ring and hone??
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    I would find a machine shop that does that kind of work and ask them
    I don't know the miles on the bike or wear
    cardboard, Sep 27, 2011
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    That's exactly what I did and they said no I don't need to re-ring or hone.
    I'm just trying to confirn with someone else that this is ok and has been done before.
    There's only about 15k max. miles on the motor.
    Tommyc, Sep 27, 2011
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  19. chucktx

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    as long as you put the rings back in the same hole along with pistons you should be good to go.......dont pull the rings unless ya have to.........your builder is correct......cardboards machine shops like cash...........and lots of it!!!!!
    chucktx, Sep 27, 2011
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  20. Tommyc

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    Thanks Chuck!
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  21. hotroadking

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    You should be ok, same rings on same pistons in same cyl...

    They have already mated surfaces....
    hotroadking, Sep 27, 2011
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