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S&S Camshaft...

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, Aug 22, 2011.

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  1. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    If you look at the service manual for twin cams it states to use 60 weight at temps above 90f well thats most of the summer here.
    baggerpaul, Aug 22, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    yep and I think it also shows that 20-50 is ok as well.

    Remember that's sustained operating temps at that number.

    Twin cams have better oiling pump and circulation than Evos and the old shovels.
    hotroadking, Aug 22, 2011
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  4. Tommyc

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    Yes, the conversion is too expensive. I would only do it if building or rebuilding a whole motor.
    It's always hot down here, usually always in the 80's.
    I don't start my bike when it's cold out. I don't like to ride in the cold.

    JB has been looking but still, he rides a Sportster. Hmmm why, I don't know? :gah:
    Tommyc, Aug 22, 2011
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  5. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Remember it's all about getting the lube to the right spots
    before you start everything pumping, if it's not properly
    lubed she's gonna give you fits and tell ya to get off,
    so make sure it's ready before you jump on it and ride....
    hotroadking, Aug 22, 2011
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  6. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Have you been peeking in my bedroom window again?:rant:
    Tommyc, Aug 22, 2011
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  7. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    No I have HBO!
    hotroadking, Aug 22, 2011
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  8. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    THATS SOME FUNNY S--T MAN . :roflmao:
    baggerpaul, Aug 22, 2011
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  9. Tommyc

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    Oh yeah, I forgot.
    Tommyc, Aug 22, 2011
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  10. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    or maybe it was Dr Phil or Oh-pruha...
    hotroadking, Aug 22, 2011
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  11. Tommyc

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    I have a DVD I can lend you. It will get you all hot and bothered. It's called "Camshafts gone wild!"
    Tommyc, Aug 22, 2011
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  12. baggerpaul

    baggerpaul Well-Known Member

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    Nothing like a good bump stick flick to get ya going
    baggerpaul, Aug 22, 2011
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  13. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Dude as long as it has the big lobes section!
    hotroadking, Aug 22, 2011
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  14. Tommyc

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    Are .560 lobes good enought for ya?
    Is a .560 lift cam considered radical for a shovelhead?
    Will is cause problems for me?
    Should I stay with a .514 lift cam?
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    Tommyc, Aug 23, 2011
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  15. Tommyc

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    I installed the new cam and now the gearcase is chattering fairly loud. It sounds like a diesel engine.
    Can I have the gear swapped out from the old cam to the new cam or do I need to swap out the pinion gear to a larger one?
    Tommyc, Sep 1, 2011
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    Yep...press your old cam gear on the new cam...you have to make sure that the alignment for the gear is bang on though so you don't alter the cam timing....not difficult...
    Lucifer, Sep 1, 2011
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  17. Tommyc

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    Thanks, Luci, which do you suggest I do, take the 2 cams to an indy cycle shop to do the swap for me or take them to a machine shop instead?
    Tommyc, Sep 1, 2011
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    SYLI....Support Your Local Indy...he'd be more familiar with the task too,probably has done it on numerous occasions...
    Lucifer, Sep 1, 2011
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    Thanks.
    Tommyc, Sep 1, 2011
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    HotRoadKing, do you know this guy in the orange pants?

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    How, exactly, do I align the gear perfecly on the new cam? Is there a keyway?
    Tommyc, Sep 2, 2011
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