I just changed my hydraulic tensioner shoes with Cyco Gasket's shoes for $12 for a pair. My 96" A Twin Cam has 116,000 miles & they would of lasted maybe another 6k miles, but i was changing a rear rocker box gasket & decided to take off the cam cover. Anyhow I ended up doing both front & rear rocker box gaskets & new lifters. Everything looked real good. Peace!
I would do a lot more of my own work on my bike if I had a garage. That was, and is, one of the very few things I don't love about my house, no garage. I will eventually build another shed that will take the place of a garage, but the lumber is not cheap anymore.
I have the fueling hydraulic shoes on mine , tore mine down couple days ago , lifter collapse at idle I hope , sounds like a rod knock , the inside fueling tensioner - the shoe was worn deep and the piston had pushed threw the plastic and was grinding on the cam chain , the outside shoe was hardly worn at all , under 15,000 miles on the shoes . These fueling tensioners came with the pistons in them , why one worked correctly and the other did not , I dont know , the oil pressure in the cam plate is the pressure on both shoes and both shoes were running on harley cam chains . go figure ...........
I Have A 2007 Road King With 49,300 Miles, And I'm Getting Ready To Open Up The Cam Chest To Replace The Tensioners And Inner Cam Bearings, Should I Replace My Lifters At This Point Also? I'm Going With The S&S Tensioners And If You Reccomend I Replace The Lifters Which Brand Do You Reccomend, I'm Not Going To Open Up The Top End So I'm Going With The S&S Quickee Adjustable Push Rods And Chrome Covers Also I'm Using The Stock Cams Or Should I Replace Those Also? I'm Doing This For Peace Of Mind On The Tensioners Going Bad, Thank You For Your Imput..
I would replace the lifters as well. They take a lot of abuse. I went with S&S lifters. As for cams really it is a preference for performance. With cams will come tuning as well. Key wear items in the cam chest are bearings, lifters and tensioners. Inspect your oil pump for scoring while it is out.
My bike is now a little over 58,000 miles so I am figuring on being in the cam chest again at 80,000 miles which will probably be in 2 years at this rate.
Ok Thanks Rusty I'll Take A Look At The Oil Pump For Scoring, If It Needs Replacing Should I Go With The Same Harley Pump The Bike Came With Or Is There A Better After Market Pump I Can Buy?
@@fidelrodriguez6568 if you upgrade cam plate then I would go with the matching pump. If not use the Harley pump. Screaming Eagle maybe an option you could look into for the stock plate? But not sure.
I think we are all about saving a little money, good on ya Rusty, and even better on your pocket book, 👊🏼💯
I never had my TCs long enough for this job needing to be done. Pretty cool that you did it yourself. I know the shops charge a pretty penny to do it.
Man I am an old school wrench. Something I have done all my life. Not sure if it was the lack of money back in the day or if I am just cheap 😂😂😂
Good info. Seems like lots of other jobs as far as the work is easy, it's removing everything else that's in the way that's the most work.
I just changed my hydraulic tensioner shoes with Cyco Gasket's shoes for $12 for a pair. My 96" A Twin Cam has 116,000 miles & they would of lasted maybe another 6k miles, but i was changing a rear rocker box gasket & decided to take off the cam cover. Anyhow I ended up doing both front & rear rocker box gaskets & new lifters. Everything looked real good. Peace!
Awesome! Yeah if you got the rocker boxes apart you might as well. I know it's not cheap but it is cheap insurance.
I would do a lot more of my own work on my bike if I had a garage. That was, and is, one of the very few things I don't love about my house, no garage. I will eventually build another shed that will take the place of a garage, but the lumber is not cheap anymore.
Yeah building materials have gone crazy.
Thumbs up bro good deal take care catch you later
I'm always for saving money. I have 73,000 on my '07 and they have not been changed yet. Hope you're staying warm.
I have the fueling hydraulic shoes on mine , tore mine down couple days ago , lifter collapse at idle I hope , sounds like a rod knock , the inside fueling tensioner - the shoe was worn deep and the piston had pushed threw the plastic and was grinding on the cam chain , the outside shoe was hardly worn at all , under 15,000 miles on the shoes . These fueling tensioners came with the pistons in them , why one worked correctly and the other did not , I dont know , the oil pressure in the cam plate is the pressure on both shoes and both shoes were running on harley cam chains . go figure ...........
I have about the same miles on mine. May have to go in for an inspection. If I do I will replace them again. Cheap insurance.
What generation of engine are the tensioners you are showing?
It is a 2016 Road Glide ultra with a twin cam 103.
Thanks
Hey Rusty, Great video. Can you share the link to this site (in your description) you referenced for buying the cam tensioners?
www.directcycleparts.com/engine-timing-chains-feuling-repl-tensioner-twin-pair-p-58871.html?osCsid=toe1odqpqjh01oo2ffjpr2ft87
I Have A 2007 Road King With 49,300 Miles, And I'm Getting Ready To Open Up The Cam Chest To Replace The Tensioners And Inner Cam Bearings, Should I Replace My Lifters At This Point Also? I'm Going With The S&S Tensioners And If You Reccomend I Replace The Lifters Which Brand Do You Reccomend, I'm Not Going To Open Up The Top End So I'm Going With The S&S Quickee Adjustable Push Rods And Chrome Covers Also I'm Using The Stock Cams Or Should I Replace Those Also? I'm Doing This For Peace Of Mind On The Tensioners Going Bad, Thank You For Your Imput..
I would replace the lifters as well. They take a lot of abuse. I went with S&S lifters. As for cams really it is a preference for performance. With cams will come tuning as well. Key wear items in the cam chest are bearings, lifters and tensioners. Inspect your oil pump for scoring while it is out.
My bike is now a little over 58,000 miles so I am figuring on being in the cam chest again at 80,000 miles which will probably be in 2 years at this rate.
Ok Thanks Rusty I'll Take A Look At The Oil Pump For Scoring, If It Needs Replacing Should I Go With The Same Harley Pump The Bike Came With Or Is There A Better After Market Pump I Can Buy?
@@fidelrodriguez6568 if you upgrade cam plate then I would go with the matching pump. If not use the Harley pump. Screaming Eagle maybe an option you could look into for the stock plate? But not sure.
@RustyTheBiker Awesome Thanks Rusty, What Year And Model Is Your Bike By The Way?
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I got a picture of my but not sure if I should change them yet I'm kinda Debating it cause a little nervous Up taking out the chain