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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by 00 wildglide, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. 00 wildglide

    00 wildglide New Member

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    I just ordered parts for the new bike today.
    Heres what I bought:Andrews-37 grind cams(chain type),Feuling HP+ lifters,S.E.-Perfect Fit pushrods,& some gaskets.The bike(07-FLHTi) already has a Thunder Header,PCIII,& Arlen Ness Big-sucker ac.So what do you guys/gals think?The cam specs say the torque is broad which is what i'm looking for.
    00 wildglide:cool:
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    The 37G is a good cam. I believe the torque band is 2200-5500 rpm's. I wanted more torque at the lower end because I do a lot of 2 up riding. I went with the 26G, torque band is 1800-5200 rpm.
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    I had a bad time deciding which cam to go with from andrews, i was debating between the 26 and the 37. The 37 will take a little more compression without pinging than the 26 and is a little better for the top end but is a little weaker on the bottom. Idecided to go with the 26 (am doing the roller chain conversion the new bikes have)but it is still backordered if they dont show up pretty soon I may change my mind and go with a 37, I have heard nothing but good things to say about both of these cams, It all depends on your riding style. I would like to hear from someone who has tried both of these cams in there bike and see which one they like more
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    00 wildglide New Member

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    I'm looking for a little more "roll-on" response around 70+ m.p.h. & hoping this will take care of it.The low end grunt feels pretty good for now,hopefully I won't trim off too much after changing cams.Does anyone have any comments concerning the tools from:George's Garage?I'm considering buying the install tools from them rather than Jims.(Great tools...a bit pricey for my use)
    The bike now has 4,500 miles on her.I'm wondering if I should change the cam tensioners just because I'll have things apart or just reuse the low mileage tensioners & not worry about it.
    The Andrews cams # is "37H".I guess this is the new number for the '06-Dyna/'07-'08 Twin-cams.Thanks for the comments & suggestions,00 wildglide:cool:
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  5. duke76

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    I dont think you really need any special tools for the newer bikes, You can align the oil pump by rotating the rear wheel in 5th gear while snugging the bolts, You can hold the engine to torque the cam and crank bolt by having the bike in 5th gear and holding down the rear brake, Im sure your tensioners are fine they are supposedly better than the old ones I wouldnt mess with them, I would probably change your inner stock INA bearing to Torringtons 99-05 bikes use Torrington b148 and the newer bikes use a Torrington b168 a one inch bearing instead of a 7/8. The stock INA bearings are crap they have half as many rollers as Torringtons, mine were blue You can use a blind hole bearing puller from Harbor freight for 30 bucks, The alignment jig is nice to put them together but can easily be put together without it. So it is up to you if you want to purchase the tools, I have heard many of good comments about georges garage tools I am just saying you can do it without them and save your money and buy some chrome or lifters or adjustable pushrods or a couple a cases of beer:D
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    00 wildglide New Member

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    Thanks

    DUKE,
    I hear you,I'm just kinda anal when it comes to removing/installing machine fit parts.I do appreciate the inner bearing info.Thanks!,00 wildglide.:cool:
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    I have purchased tools from Georges Garage and have no complaints with them. They work great and come with a lifetime warranty.

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