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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by mmpouli1, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. mmpouli1

    mmpouli1 New Member

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    Hi, just joined bike talk, thanks for the welcome. I have a stock 51 FL pan that I have had for 35 years. My question is if I'm running low compression pistons is the J grind andrews cam number 24276 the correct cam to use with these pistons? I seem to have pinging when pulling a hill. When I put it in I didn't relize there are cams for low compression pistons. Now I don't know if I should go back to stock pistons or leave pistons I have and change cam again? Hope someone can help. Thanks
    mmpouli1, Jan 13, 2011
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    the cam you installed is for stock compression. it is a mild street cam. doesnt need any modifications to preform well. to get the best bang for the buck i would put the stock pistons back in. should stop your pinging also. welcome to the forum!!
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    mmpouli1 New Member

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    So with this cam I would be better off with higher compression stock pistons instead of low compression pistons ? Thanks
    mmpouli1, Jan 13, 2011
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    just don't go overboard on the cam if you decide to put hi comp pistons in - the pan is a great engine - but it does have it's limitations.:)
    And welcome to BTF:D
    sarge7, Jan 13, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    That's what chucktx is saying , He has a real nice Pan 58 I think that he's had about as long as you , & welcome the fourm :cool:
    cowboy, Jan 13, 2011
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    Thanks for the info. We just got hit with two feet of snow so nows the time to get all the little things done. This pan and I have been thru a lot, from the wild days to now the smarter days, Now I"m playing around with the cam but I have kept it all stock for all these years ( still 6v system). Now I'm just playing around with the cam , always have the stock one to go back to. Thanks
    mmpouli1, Jan 14, 2011
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    Yes. Stock pistons will work much better. I have a 65. Owned about 30 yrs. Have fun!
    chucktx, Jan 14, 2011
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