Hello Andy. Don't know if you'd remember, I called you earlier in the year because I'd got a flat and was stranded, red vfr800. Thanks again for your help that day. I also own a 107 m8 street bob and am thinking of upgrading the cam to a 475 s&s. Would you advise changing the lifters, plate and oil pump whilst at it, purely for longevity and reliability, or do you think the oe parts are good. Cheers mate, Lee.
Why would you go with a gear drive before you measured the total indicated runout on the sprocket shaft side? The chances are it’s ok.. but if you are off by 3/1000ths you are just asking for trouble
When you said that you were taking the pressure off the pushrods I thought ' at last, someone who doesn't use bolt cutters on the pushrods!'. But then you mention about a bolt shearing - maybe that is why people use the shortcut. Better by far to do things properly in my opinion - you can look around and see if anything else is amiss. The way these engines are built by machines leaves a lot to be desired but it does of course lower the bike's overall cost to build and indeed at the point of sale.
It's not everyone who wants the "Easy push rod" solution and as you say it's a good opportunity to check out the rocker gear, I was surprised by the amount of additional work we had to do during the install
for best results use a cam bearing install tool you have to check bearing install depth after the bearing is in case for end play beating the bearing in with a cam is not ideal for this job for people watching dont do it this way
I think the term "Beating" a little overstated, gentle tapping the bearing in using the old cam for those that haven't got the luxury of special tools and then simply measuring it's depth has the same net result, I'm pretty sure the bearing has no knowledge of how it's being installed...
Hello Andy. Don't know if you'd remember, I called you earlier in the year because I'd got a flat and was stranded, red vfr800. Thanks again for your help that day. I also own a 107 m8 street bob and am thinking of upgrading the cam to a 475 s&s. Would you advise changing the lifters, plate and oil pump whilst at it, purely for longevity and reliability, or do you think the oe parts are good. Cheers mate, Lee.
Why would you go with a gear drive before you measured the total indicated runout on the sprocket shaft side? The chances are it’s ok.. but if you are off by 3/1000ths you are just asking for trouble
When you said that you were taking the pressure off the pushrods I thought ' at last, someone who doesn't use bolt cutters on the pushrods!'. But then you mention about a bolt shearing - maybe that is why people use the shortcut. Better by far to do things properly in my opinion - you can look around and see if anything else is amiss. The way these engines are built by machines leaves a lot to be desired but it does of course lower the bike's overall cost to build and indeed at the point of sale.
It's not everyone who wants the "Easy push rod" solution and as you say it's a good opportunity to check out the rocker gear, I was surprised by the amount of additional work we had to do during the install
No assembly lube or back lash check? Love the cam being tool
Great video Andy, would suggest doing Rocker stud mod to customers maybe, as lids off going that way ?
Not a bad call, perhaps next time
Andy..!
That was the best video you have done. Keep them coming I have shared this video on our FB group. See you soon 😎👍
Thanks Cider 😁
Well, you never checked the runout and you havent done a vid for 2 yrs since. So how is the bike running? Im guessing not too well, lol.
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for best results use a cam bearing install tool you have to check bearing install depth after the bearing is in case for end play beating the bearing in with a cam is not ideal for this job for people watching dont do it this way
I think the term "Beating" a little overstated, gentle tapping the bearing in using the old cam for those that haven't got the luxury of special tools and then simply measuring it's depth has the same net result, I'm pretty sure the bearing has no knowledge of how it's being installed...
A good mechanic should know how to improvise with precision. Unfortunately it's a dying skill most don't have anymore
@@andyforbes-buckingham1183 that's being a skilled mechanic. No need to defend your way
HD still using plastic cam chain tensioners can only be described as a money grab for the dealers.