I know this seems like a dumb question. Is there a time when it's OK not to split the cases ? I have never split the cases on any bottom end of any motorcycle I have ever owned. Then again, I don't wring the crap out of any bikes I have and now own..
well, I've always used the Harley Service manual for determining bearing wear...if things are within range there, and the crank doesn't have excessive endplay....or metal debris in there....probably no need to split the cases…. Back before the Evos came out in 84...I used to hear of guys running shovelheads 100,000 miles before cracking the lower end....but they weren't hammering them either.
not everything lives forever and not leak. two good reasons to look at things and reseal the cases to stop leaks. when you are this fair apart anyway it is stupid not too do it. tatro
Ok, I agree if the motor is already out of the frame....I was thinking of when I just did top ends on my 72 Ironhead….the lower would last as long as maybe 3 valve jobs, or 2 cylinder clean-ups....S&S lower end stuff....
....worse would be my flywheels out my twin cam screamin eagle 103...the thing shakes like nobody's buisness....guaranteed they're out of true... Those needles would be moving an inch at least...
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I see we both tend to drop things but I watch and learn Nice shop
the Boss decided to come to work today !! Good to see you Scooby !!
My Dad used to rebuild Cherry Burell overhead mills
That dog in the background... Jeez people
Were you a machinist in the Air Force if so which Base
no. never served.
tatro
I know this seems like a dumb question. Is there a time when it's OK not to split the cases ? I have never split the cases on any bottom end of any motorcycle I have ever owned. Then again, I don't wring the crap out of any bikes I have and now own..
well, I've always used the Harley Service manual for determining bearing wear...if things are within range there, and the crank doesn't have excessive endplay....or metal debris in there....probably no need to split the cases….
Back before the Evos came out in 84...I used to hear of guys running shovelheads 100,000 miles before cracking the lower end....but they weren't hammering them either.
not everything lives forever and not leak. two good reasons to look at things and reseal the cases to stop leaks. when you are this fair apart anyway it is stupid not too do it.
tatro
Ok, I agree if the motor is already out of the frame....I was thinking of when I just did top ends on my 72 Ironhead….the lower would last as long as maybe 3 valve jobs, or 2 cylinder clean-ups....S&S lower end stuff....
Good dog
What are these"safety glasses" things i hear so much about?
in the drawer where they belong.
tatro
you will only need the glasses once
and do damage many times. i will pass.
tatro
Pop
....worse would be my flywheels out my twin cam screamin eagle 103...the thing shakes like nobody's buisness....guaranteed they're out of true... Those needles would be moving an inch at least...
yes, that is harleys best at work.
tatro
@@TatroMachine ...thanks for responding Tatro, means a lot man....I'm gonna get me some shirts an some tribo here real soon....
Shouldn't own a dog of your gonna leave it tied up and howl
that is the neighbors dog and it has the whole back area for himself but he is all alone.
tatro