How to Replace Harley Twin-Cam Chain Tensioners {W/Out Special Tools!}

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I show how to replace the twin-cam tensioners without using super special tools. I mean I do, myself on some things, but I give an alternative for everything and show how to do it. This is coming from a factory-certified HD Mechanic and I'm telling YOU to get adjustable pushrods!
The tensioner shoes I recommend
cycogasket.com/99-05.html

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@thebuzztone Жыл бұрын

This channel's potential is unlimited . Watching and understanding the work of a Pro is priceless. Thanks so much, this helps A LOT !

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@johnnyappleseed6415 6 ай бұрын

'04 FLHR, ~35K miles, single owner. Been cutting the oil filter open every oil change, checking for nylon particles. However, I know it's about time to change to tensioner shoes. Usually when I watch a YooToob video, it shows the best way to NOT do something. Yours was actually... inspiring... :)) Thanks muchly for the helpful tutorial!

@DeathProofProductions 6 ай бұрын

Glade I could help.

@michaelslawinski6449 6 ай бұрын

I have just read all the comments below and learned a lot of useful information. The best place on YT when wrenching on your HD.

@DeathProofProductions 6 ай бұрын

Did you end up getting the new damper for your clutch.

@michaelslawinski6449 6 ай бұрын

I got the BARNETT clutch pack. Primed in oil and ready for Installation.

@DeathProofProductions 6 ай бұрын

God job.

@johnweary243 Жыл бұрын

Hey man , just got done replacing my cam chain tensioners on my 03 softail, all work was done following you and your videos, and it went flawlessly!!!!! I cannot express enough gratitude to you for your time and knowledge, Thank you so much!!! I wish I lived close to you, you would get any and all of my bike work!! I was gonna send you a couple of pics of the work getting done by me, but I couldn't find a email address for you. Anyhow, so grateful for your time!!!! Stay safe and God Bless you buddy! John

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. On my homepage some were there is the channels email but my personal email is Davethom2004flstc@gmail.com love to see those pics.

@michaelslawinski6449 4 ай бұрын

I do not have a garage, they are simply not available in the city I live (in Germany). My bike is parked outside on the street under the cover so my repairs depend on the weather conditions. I had to replace the bearings and the tensioner shoes on my FXDX 2000 (Clutch replacement and service and some wiring done already). Since it has rained a lot recently I used this time and have built my own press from few pieces of fittings, wood and an old 2t - hydraulic jack. The cost of the build was under 50EUR / 50$ and it took me a couple of hours only. I have built it on the kitchen table, no special tools required, only a drill. It fits behind my wardrobe in my room because I have no garage and thus no space issues :) Having said that, I have used this press to remove the old ball bearings from the cam plate, pressing the new set in, pressing the race on the cam with no jims tools - used the old bearing to press against. Finally pressing the cam in the plate. Worked like a charm. Thank you David for your inspiration, your support, for getting the Cyco Gaskets for me from USA to Germany and all your kind suggestions and Ideas.

@DeathProofProductions 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help.

@BlcokedAccount 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't looking forward to doing this, but now I'm feeling fine about it, maybe it's the Jack Daniels. Kidding aside, another great video.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Jack is good for elbow grease

@jonpatterson5668 10 ай бұрын

Yep, I'm a " pretty decent mechanic" and Harley has ya so scared of this I was not looking forward to it , TILL NOW

@GawgaCracka 9 ай бұрын

A service manual and Dave's top notch instructional videos, not too much a mechanically inclined person can't do on a tc..some jobs require speciality tools though.

@slopomove4492 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video man. I rode for 11 years with the police department and I'm about to buy my first true bike. I'm thinking about buying a 2006 Softtail from a guy I meet recently. Another good friend of mine lives in Georgia has a 2005 Softtail and he schooled me on the fact that the tensioners had to be replaced every so often. So I'm doing my homework before I make a purchase. I was a mechanic in the Army back in the day so I think I can tackle the job. Awesome info. Music was a little loud at times but I think I made out what you was saying. Keep up the good work and videos.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip about the music were still learning. You can do it it's easy if you have trouble email me.

@Geriatric_Gaming 2 ай бұрын

This is by far the best how-to Harley video on KZfaq! Thank you!

@DeathProofProductions 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment means alot.

@quintonhorak7036 Жыл бұрын

Man, after watching this, im canceling my purchase of a twin cam heritage...i will keep my simple evolution 1340 thanks

@Eatonsa69 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great video, helped me get back on the road with good tensioners.

@ryanrogers8778 Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking time to make videos. What a great help before I do it myself.

@DeathProofProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks

@Charger1908 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been turning wrenches for over 50 years primarily on cars , truck and tractors. Never had schooling just the way I was raised I guess. I really enjoy your vids there is no bullshit just facts. I just started building the latest Harley engines and in the distant past I built a few shovels and several iron head sportsters. I like how you get into the nitty gritty on the best ways to do things. Keep at it brother thanks!

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks, really appreciate it.

@mikemizur6794 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Very well narrated so anyone can understand it. Thank You.

@DeathProofProductions 11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@davidswick8353 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the video so much, watched all the commercials! Thank you!

@DeathProofProductions 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the commercials helps alot.

@dustinharris8057 Жыл бұрын

So far your the best on you tube for bike maintenance my man ! We Ty

@NKBobcat 2 жыл бұрын

You would definitely be my trusted Harley guy if we were in the same area! You make it look easy and for you it may be. I would entrust it to a pro like yourself.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@davidkernell2443 11 ай бұрын

I guess maybe I missed the explanation but why did you have to take the cams off of the cam plate?

@frankensteinrules6511 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Did mine two years ago and used the shoes from Cyco Gaskets. Figured the "Stanyl polymide" shoes would have to be better than stock. Thanks for proving it. I was going to convert to hydraulic this winter, but going to stay with the springs and save that $800.00 and use it to fill up my gas tank {maybe]. Anyway I'm 71 and figure ole Double Barrel will probably outlast me. I subscribed, so keep those motion pictures coming.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the complement.

@firegrunt03 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this. Seen a few but one more is always better just to see how others do it. Ty sir.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Anything for the people.

@perrysteed4069 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. My dad passed away recently and I just took ownership of his 2005 Ultra Classic. I also suffered a head injury that resulted in a TBI. Mine affects me more than I let on but having videos like this one help me tremendously. Thanks for the help!

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

im the same way i can hide it from people if there not around me all the time.

@perrysteed4069 Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions you definitely got me gunshy to ride this thing until I check this out

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

i cant speek for your condition but for me I can still ride my ass off. and for that I thank the lord.

@perrysteed4069 Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions I ride nearly every day and, while some days it hurts worse than others, a sore day on my bike is better than a comfortable day in a pickup truck

@61soldiergirl Жыл бұрын

Brother very cool,info was great. I subbed. I have to do this to my wife’s 03 lowrider. Only has less than 14 thousand miles. This is her iPad I’m using it. Thanks for sharing this important process. This is the third one I’ve watched and the better one. I’m confident I can handle it now. Thank you

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Feel free to email at Davethom2004flstc@gmail.com if during the process you have any questions. More than glad to help.

@mikecross1402 10 ай бұрын

Hey brother, I just want to ay thank you for sharing your knowledge on this.I did have harley davidso press my cams and put the secondary tensioner.I also went with the SS quickies for my next go round. Again thank you shes up and running now.

@DeathProofProductions 10 ай бұрын

no problem, im glad your back in the wind.

@steveperry1344 Жыл бұрын

i have an 02 heritage with 25k miles and sometime soon i will have to do something. i can't believe HD couldn't have come up with a little something better than plastic like maybe a roller with bearing. thnx for the info and demo.

@richc767 4 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. I have a 2K Heritage that I bought in 06 as a total and put back together. I have never checked the tensioners ( I must be really lucky) or the original owner had them replaced. This thing had 45K when I got it and I have put on at least another 20K. Going to pull the cover before the season starts this year and see what is what. I will definitely replace the tensioners. Thanks for the video!

@DeathProofProductions 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment.

@medicalpatriot3174 3 ай бұрын

Great video brother. You're a kick-ass teacher 👍

@DeathProofProductions 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@boxcarbro3043 Жыл бұрын

You are the man! I learned so much right here. Im filling my cart with shit I need to do this job and added the pushrods. Im not installing new cams, but I know I need to do the shoes. So Ill def be in the cam chest again at some point. Im also ordering a high pressure oil pump, so now I know I need those alignment pins you mentioned in the beggining! Thank you.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Unless you want the pump you don't need it. Watch my cam support plate video I go into depth about the oil pump and over pressure. It will let you know if you really need it.

@boxcarbro3043 Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions lol saw this immediately after I ordered it. But my motivation is for cooling, sumping and blow by. Which was what the ad sold me on lol. Its not an expenvice one, but the slightly better than OEM pump. I just figured its a good upgrade, that I wont feel bad about tossing when I finally do a bore/ cam change.

@rc-fx7tf Жыл бұрын

Thank You for sharing your expertise and valuable time.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

anytime.

@SterlingRobertson 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. I am about to do this to my 03 Ultra classic.

@garyschulze7036 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bro Great Video, My 02 LowRider 37K needs the tensioners. They look like the rear in the video. 20 years not bad.

@61soldiergirl Жыл бұрын

Gary my buddies tell me to change now on my 03 lowrider and that bike only has 14 thousand miles. It’s my wife’s bike and she passed away last December. But them pieces could potentially wreck the motor. 37 thousand miles is very scary they say.

@gilbertoborjas5181 Ай бұрын

Boss man can I just bring you my bike to do this? I’ll pay you obviously but I trust you more than anyone I know from just seeing all your videos!

@DeathProofProductions Ай бұрын

I don't mind doing it but how far are you away from Clinton Arkansas.

@terrellirma 2 ай бұрын

20 years as a powersports tech with no HD experience. I'm learning something new. Thank you, sir. 110 ft Lbs threw me tho LOL

@DeathProofProductions 2 ай бұрын

Are you sure I said ft lbs or inch lbs and if so what bolt was I talking about. I'm traveling right now away from my computer but if I said it wrong I need to fix it as soon as i get back. If you could let me know that would be a great help. Thanks

@cidcaser944 2 ай бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions i heard inch pounds...Also, great video and thanks for sharing the knowledge👌

@terrellirma Ай бұрын

21:22 you corrected yourself in the video

@DeathProofProductions Ай бұрын

Ok thanks for checking that for me I wouldn't want people to use ft lbs.

@clarenceroberts8876 8 ай бұрын

Great job, I just changed my tensioners on my Kawasaki vulcan very easy compared to what you just did there, you'd think they would have a better design for tensioners they wouldn't wear out, always good to learn just in case.

@jlc904ubc 4 ай бұрын

Another great video! I'm going to place an order from Cyco Gaskets soon. I'll tell them you sent me. Please keep the videos coming. I'll be watching. Thanks

@DeathProofProductions 4 ай бұрын

Ten four.

@goarfang 9 ай бұрын

So glad I found your site.

@DeathProofProductions 9 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@wjb111 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You deserve many more subscribers. Have a 06 HD Heritage Softail Classic with 14k miles. At some point I will need to tackle this job.

@61soldiergirl Жыл бұрын

If I were you now is the time. I have one needs done with just under 14 grand. I’m not riding that bike till I do it. They say if it breaks and pieces block oil flow can kill motor.

@melissadoyle3993 2 жыл бұрын

Jus found your channel ..love the videos seem like a good man brother ...please keep videos coming subscriber for life!!!

@jasonzidermanis7668 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for shooting straight. I've never done it but now that I've seen it there's nothing to it. Mine just failed on me a few days ago at the lonestar rally. Thank you for the info. I'm ready to ride as always. 05 FLHTCSE2

@Fixaren11 Жыл бұрын

this video is gold! Thank you!

@dannpd1955 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Very informative. Thank you.

@aa3nk 2 жыл бұрын

So, today was the day to open her up and see how things look. It's 2003 FLHTCI, just turned over 26K miles, I'm probably the third owner. It took nearly three hours to get the exhaust apart, including time for PBlast and WD40 to penetrate some of the rustier stuff. Three header bolts came off easily enough--always gotta have one sonofabitch in a bunch. One nut took about an hour of teasing, soaking, and wrenching. The cross over header pipe was just ornery as it could be. That was probably another thirty minutes of disconnecting sections so I could twist the pipe enough to get some pBlast at the joint and finally got'r'dun. Cam chest cover was easy to remove, once the foot pad and exhaust were removed. The outside tension pad was in much better condition than I expected but was worn down into a grove. It looks like it could probably go another 15K miles. While I didn't remove the cam plate to inspect the inside tensioner I could see that it was worn more than the outer pad and I think I see a crack developing along the side. If I had the adjustable pushrods on hand I'd have gone ahead and removed the cam plate but I just didn't want to mess with it until I have what I need to do the job. After studying all the options, for days, and seeing how everything gets nickled and dimed to death I decided to splurge on the S&S 509C kit. It wasn't cheap, about $1,685 but almost everything is there. I'm 70 years old and this probably my last bike, may as well make her as good as I can, while I can! I need a better torque wrench. What's that rig that your using? I still need to get the cam bearing remover/install kit and may get one of those timing gear jammers, as well. Hell, I'm about as excited as a 50 year old with a free Viagra, a company credit card, at a Las Vegas convention! Hope the reassembly goes a bit faster than the breakdown. It would be nice to open and close on the same day.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

It's a snap on tech wrench. It has ft lbs, inch lbs and Newton meters. I gotta say it's a good one been using it for 22 years with no issues. If the inside one is starting to crack on the edge it means it's getting bretal. The couple I have seen fail were from age not wear they get hard and then start coming apart. I also would consider getting a blind hole puller if your changing inner bearings instead of the after market puller just for those bearings. The blind hole puller has set of collets and you can use it for lots of other jobs I use a snap on CG 40 C with the bridge puller but you would be better getting the slide one to remove and install. Glad to see your staying on top of it.

@aa3nk 2 жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions Thanks, I'm guessing that this may be similar, I don't do a lot wrenching, so much, just working on my own stuff. I started doing this sort of stuff back in the 60s and built a pretty good tool box over the decades. Then, someone broke into my garage and stole anything of value--I guess it was in 2006. Since then I bought some Harbor Freight "quality" to get by with. The HF torque wrenches are not quite up to the standard for motorcycle work but they are not too bad when working on big stuff. There are a few Snap-on torque wrench offerings on ebay in the $300/$400 range. I'm gonna need a lot more beer before I can go there. Haha, but things can happen in life!

@richoney5489 Жыл бұрын

Thx I wish you were easier for the algorithm to find for me but I found it all the same cheers.

@ico0113 2 жыл бұрын

Great video love all the tips and tricks you provided now I feel confident and doing this Job I do have a question what brand pushrods you running? Keep them vids coming great content Thanks !!!

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

I run s&s but I have installed every brand you can think of in customer's bikes and there all good.

@jayybone6227 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it helped me tremendously.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Anytime

@george6036 7 ай бұрын

Nice job brother! And very well explained also! Thank you

@DeathProofProductions 7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@douglas4200 11 ай бұрын

flawless how to, thanks brother.

@DeathProofProductions 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@patrickwoodruff5163 Жыл бұрын

great stuff as always!

@vitaminische Жыл бұрын

Отличное видео, все доступно и понятно!

@petelanzone484 7 ай бұрын

Just found this channel.. good stuff man.

@DeathProofProductions 7 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@deetwice8967 Жыл бұрын

Excellent guidance

@user-ob3qu2yv2q 2 ай бұрын

64 first harley thanks so much for the tips your a legend

@DeathProofProductions 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment

@harleemannfromtheast Жыл бұрын

Excellent hands on Video. Great job. I am now a new subscriber. Thx. 👍👍👏👏😁😁

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@chrisfrane973 13 күн бұрын

Thanks I did the psycho shoes like you did I bought a 05 Road King 57,000 miles never been serviced they were at their limit almost metal on metal I did it myself at home and threw in some 203 Screamin Eagle cams runs good was thinking about doing hydraulic to it but it's mild improved stock so just gonna leave it. Now I know how to change them out no problemo

@DeathProofProductions 13 күн бұрын

Good deal glad you cought in time, pretty easy job don't you think.

@chrisfrane973 13 күн бұрын

Yep like you said the exhaust is the pain in the butt. Need true duals would make it easier

@jeffreylindop5782 Жыл бұрын

great video very well explained.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jimedward8908 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my team are glad to hear it!

@johnstrickland9545 4 ай бұрын

Great video

@DeathProofProductions 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@curtiscampbell1831 11 ай бұрын

Great video thanks

@DeathProofProductions 11 ай бұрын

Happy you enjoyed the vid.

@joseph.papajoe5604 Жыл бұрын

Great job.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@daverichards6614 Жыл бұрын

Didn't go to bed. Started running the screws down and it popped onto the dowel pins nicely.

@tradmanmike3360 10 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO INFO!!!! NEW SUB. ALWAYS THUMBS UP FROM THE 641...

@DeathProofProductions 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Big88Country Жыл бұрын

New Subscriber. Thanks for the video man, it was really good and to the point, just like I like 'em! A feller can tell you have done this a couple of times! I'm having Harley do this for me right now, and upgrading to the new cam plate and hyd tensioners, as well as the new oil pump. I have a 05 Electra Glide that has the big bore kit and 211 cams with 31K on it. I just bought the bike in August. I pulled the cam cover and mine were wore over half way. Look forward to going over all your videos!! God Bless!! Quick question, do you run your bike with oil that's completely full to the mark of the stick? I am getting a fair amount of oil in the air filter housing and gonna do a filter or catch can job to stop dumping oil on the top of my piston. Any favorites for that mod? Thanks again!!

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

With that age on the bike I would be looking at a breather gasket issue or the o ring for the oil pump has gotten old an leaking by. At that age and those miles it probably has set in the garage alot. That allows the seals and gaskets to get brittle and leak by because there not getting lubrication to keep them soft. At every 5000 mile service you should only have in the intake enough oil to get your finger barley wet. Also if your plugs don't have oil fouling than the pistons have very little to. I personally have 5 twincams that have 100k+ miles on them and they have very little carbon build up on them. I'm about to make a vid replacing top end gaskets on the 08 I will show the amount of carbon on the piston. I have a vid about the subject were I go into more detail. Let me know if there's any project that you need help with and I will make video showing how. Thanks for watching

@Big88Country Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions Thank you!! My bike is still at the Harley shop, New River Harley Davidson. Went to pick it up Saturday, and on the 3rd check ride it stopped and would not start, stranding the mech a few miles from the shop. Waiting to hear what might have caused this. Hope it's not anything the mech forgot to do in the cam chest!! I'll take your advice and try the breather gasket before I do anything else. Thank you Sir, really appreciate what you do and sharing your knowledge!! Look forward to seeing your new video.

@NunyaBidness-zr5mn 8 ай бұрын

After watching this, I feel absolute confidence in my ability to......... take my bike to the dealership for them to do it!

@billkenny7843 Жыл бұрын

Good info

@rodgerbambauer123 Жыл бұрын

I've been running my Twin Cam with stock tentioners since new in 03. Every 10 to 12 k I pull the cam cover and inspect the shoes. I intall new shoes around 20-25 k. H-D shoes definatly don't last that long though.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Very true.

@rickymann66 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos. You mention keeping the retaining plate in the groove, on my 06 I don't see a groove it appears to just go over the bearings. I had a cam starting to go bad where it goes into needle bearings so am replacing. I lost track of the direction on the lifter oil hole should i just install with the holes facing the motor?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Yes that's ok. Thanks for the compliment.

@daverichards6614 Жыл бұрын

Love this video, Just bought my fathers 2004 Road king. I have a 2018 King but I am really enjoying riding the 04. the bike has 65000 miles on it but at 35000 miles the tensioners went out on him in Iowa and we live in PA. He didn't know where the rattling sound was coming from but he road it home. His MC mechanic kept his old tensioners for a display in his shop. The repair hit his pocket pretty hard. Since I have this bike I am ready to dive into the cam chest thanks to your video. I would really lone to purchase that tool to remove the tensioner without pressing out the cams but I cant find it anywhere...it seems like whoever makes it just stopped making them. I guessing I'm going to harbor freight to get a cheap press that I don't have room for in my garage. Hoping you know where I can find this tool.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Big twin motorcycles out of Germany might still have some in stock. Check with them and see if they ship to the states. There made in china so I'm thinking it's a supply chain issue. If you get the press you can use it for alot of other jobs and the tool is about as much as the press.

@daverichards6614 Жыл бұрын

Thanks..yes t thought I might want to switch cams out someday. I would still love that tool. I know I'm gonna be doing my neighbors and cousins bike also.

@manthis22 2 ай бұрын

What would you say is the typical LABOR cost for installing the camshaft plate and tensioner kit? I don't have a press or any of the special tools required to complete this job.

@allenchapman176 Жыл бұрын

Excellent detail in this video. Do you have a video replacing cam shoes on the hydraulic tensioners? Mine is a 96 ci. What is the recommended life of the shoes?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

yes go to the channel play list and scroll down to it.

@ronbuccelli8486 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a 2016 dyna switchback with 13000 on it. When should I be checking inside the cam cover? I think this year has hydraulic tensioners, do these last longer?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

yes those had hydraulic tensioners so you good for a long time.

@longhorn9841 Жыл бұрын

Is okay to reuse the cam bearing in the cam plate after pressing the cams out?I am doing this job on my 2005 springer classic and I enjoy the heck out of your videos. You keep it simple.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Check it for roughness by spinning it if it has none your good.

@chuckgait1815 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your response. I purchased the replacement parts. Now I have a couple questions. Will each push rod take only one cut each? What is the tightening specs for each push rod?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

It should take only one cut, every brand has a different thread pitch that will affect the specs for the pushrods.

@joshluster1846 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the info really enjoyed it. Do you have a link for the brand of tensioner pads?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

cycogasket.com/99-05.html

@eb1941 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I have been debating to use spring loaded or do the conversion to hydraulic. I think I will stay with spring loaded. Did you leave your oil pump attached to the plate when reinstalling? Did you have to "alig" the oil pump with tapered tools when installing the oil pump? It was great to see that you can use the same inner bearings.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

I never take the oil pump off. There's no need when doing cams ot tensioners that way you don't have to have the tools to align it. I only remove pump when I have to.

@carlohiomile Жыл бұрын

Great video Can you provide the part numbers for the shoes & gasket kit you prefer please

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

These are the shoes cycogasket.com/99-05.html And this is the gasket for the cam chest www.jpcycles.com/product/433-367/genuine-james-cam-cover-gasket?PLA-Genuine%20James%20Gaskets-Products&Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITWPi19PIDhtsL5ls--DQGKBKlsOZLGVLCOGZtdEBu4SRuSfi3BSi3saAjkqEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITWPi19PIDhtsL5ls--DQGKBKlsOZLGVLCOGZtdEBu4SRuSfi3BSi3saAjkqEALw_wcB

@gregwarrener5447 5 ай бұрын

I want to rebuild my tensioners (hydraulic) and primary chain tensioner shoes, where do you get them? Your video was great.

@DeathProofProductions 5 ай бұрын

In a few weeks we will have them for sale on our merch page, along with other products from cyco gaskets. If you get them there, make sure you pick up a shirt or a beer koozie to help out the channel. If you get them elsewhere, make sure they're cyco brand. Thanks for the compliment on the vid.

@pauld7309 Жыл бұрын

Great video Brother. I've done a few of these, always use Red loctite on cam & Crank bolts. But I have a question for you, what is the Reasoning behind the 15 ft lbs & backing off 360 before final torque? I do it , but would like to know your professional opinion why!! Thx again!!

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

When the twincam came out and they schooled us up about them I never thought to ask one of the guys why at the time. My thoughts on it though is to make sure that the sprockets are mated on the shafts perfectly flush so the torque sequence starts at dead zero giving the bolts the best chance at proper clamping force.

@pauld7309 Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions amen brother. I was thinking the same thing. Thx for getting back with me. You Rock.

@jeffsaint-vincent390 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for a awesome video !! I have a question is there a reason you remove the cams to change out the tensioners ? Again thank you for this video.

@DeathProofProductions 5 ай бұрын

The rear tensioner's spring pressure can't be completely unloaded with the rear chain in the way. Harbor freight sells a press just right for the job for 69 bucks and you could use it for alot of other stuff as well. Send me a email to davethom2004flstc@.gmail.com so I can send some pics of it to show how compact it is.

@ajsstormer 9 ай бұрын

On my 99' FLHRCI TC, Do I need to also change the pushrod tubes to when I install adjustable pushrods? What adjustable pushrods do you recommend?

@DeathProofProductions 9 ай бұрын

You don't have to replace the tubes but it does make it easier to adjust. As far as a brand I recommend, I use s&s for almost everything I do to my bike's but that's just the brand that was biggest in the early 90's when I got in to this stuff. On customer's bikes I've installed just about every brand and I have never noticed one being better than the other. I would just find the set at the best price and slap them puppys in there.

@richardfields3248 Жыл бұрын

how do you know when to change the tensioners. do you go by miles or is there noise or clunk before they break. great video keep it up

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

In my easiest way to prevent cam chain tensioner failure video I show a picture of the wear level on that shoe. You don't want to go very much farther then that.

@TomFrobish 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a 2003 Super Glide (my first Harley) with 23k miles. Figured for peace of mind, I would just replace the tensioners right away. Would you recommend also replacing the inner cam bearings? I don't the bearing puller/installation tool, so would need to order that if I need to do it. Great vid by the way! Helped me wrap my head around the job.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Replacing them is a good idea. If they have set for a long time without running then they are probably brittle. Your inner bearings are probably fine just use your finger and check for roughness.

@TomFrobish 2 жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions alright, thank you for the advice! Look forward to seeing more of your content.

@larryturley6635 Жыл бұрын

What's you thoughts on replacing with hydraulic tensioner kit? Do the lifters stay pumped up?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

They stay pumped, I personally have one with it in it it's a good alternative for those with the money.

@RichieD088 Ай бұрын

😉👍, cool watching

@DeathProofProductions Ай бұрын

Thanks

@craven9388 2 жыл бұрын

Been thinking about doing a big bore kit from S&S on my 06 Night Train. Will the cam chain tensioners handle the power if I keep up with replacing the shoes with the Cyco shoes?

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Yes all my twin cams are heavily modified and you see I run tensioners.

@greenlightchronicles7198 Жыл бұрын

When you took it off I seen it wasn't timed up is that something you don't worry about until reassembly you time it back up to topdead center

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Yes

@chuckgait1815 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about changing out my push rods on my '02 FLHTCUI. What brand adjustable push rods do you recommend?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

To be honest there all about the same. I use s&s but that's just what I have been buying for years.

@Ash-gb8ey 9 ай бұрын

Just last night I swapped out the pads. Mine aren’t as loose on the pin as your, not sure if I over peened the pin. They still pivot, so I’m thinking there going to wear in? Otherwise all else is going as planned. Keep up the good work.

@DeathProofProductions 9 ай бұрын

Happy to see you got it done with no problems ,Your right it will loosen as it wears in.

@woodsontr 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2000 FLSTS and it has a cam position sensor. Can the cam chest cover be removed and just tied over out of the way to do this process? Thanks for the video. 😉👍

@DeathProofProductions 8 ай бұрын

Yes.

@randygibson7538 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks. I have a 2000 Deuce, 88CI, with about 13K miles. Would you recommend upgrading to hydraulic cam tensioners? Also, while I am in their should I upgrade the oil pump? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks again.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

If it's in the budget going with the hydraulic isn't a bad idea. They can have failers also there just not as catastrophic. Im uploading a video this evening about that issue if you want to watch it before you by it. The screaming eagle kit comes with the high volume oil pump. Thanks for the compliment on the vid.

@randygibson7538 Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions Thanks for the quick response. I'm in no rush on replacing the tensioners. I'll definitely stand by for you new video. Thanks!

@aa3nk 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's wonderful, you had me laughing. It reminds of learning Algebra, the teacher puts a problem up on the board, explains how to solve it, asks if you have any questions... then erases the board and the solution, puts up a new equation and then says, "solve this"! So, I'm guessing that it probably took you a couple of hours to do the job? I'll plan on about two days but I think I can do it. Those little power ratchets are a great tool, same with the power screwdriver. Are you a body builder or a power lifter?

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

That's ok how long you take but I promise there is nothing to it. Just go slow and it will be easy.

@DeathProofProductions 2 жыл бұрын

I strength train. It's a habit from my martial arts days but a ant what I once was.

@MrMedinab Жыл бұрын

Great video. My service manual and my cam bearing removal tool (George’s Garage but like Jim’s) say to not remove the cams any themselves and remove with the bearings or I could damage the cam plate. I noticed y left the bearings in place. Thoughts on the service manual recommendations?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

It really depends on the year of the bike. This is on my 04 and you see there is only the one cam being pressed out. 99 to I think 01 or 02 twincam engine's had ball bearings on both cams so you were pressing both cams out together and that took a lot more pressure. But harley started having warranty claims on the rear bearing going out. I had to fix several of them while I was working at the dealer. Then they went with a roller bearing on the rear cam fixed the issue. If you make sure your support plate is supported as close to the cam as possible it doesn't matter. And if yours has the both ball bearings I recommend upgrading.

@MrMedinab Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification. The one I am working on is a 2006 FLHTCUSE with the rear cam being a roller bearing and the front cam ball bearing.

@michaelslawinski6449 6 ай бұрын

Should I then upgrade the bearings for my 99 fxdx during the tensioner swap?

@lWhySoSeriousl Жыл бұрын

Just pulled my cover for a 10k inspection, barely any ware on em. Look like the day I put em in. Had to come back here for tq pattern tho. Once again thanks for all the help. P.S are you still going to be making shirts with your logo on em? Still dieing to buy a few haha

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Yeah should be starting with shirts in a week or to. Been a little behind because of this shoulder surgery.

@LOVE-JC777 Жыл бұрын

After installations of cam plate no need to put the pistons TDC? Did you keep the OE plate and oil pump? Can I keep OE plate, get S&S pump and cams and get a good performance? I have 03 25k original tensioners. That’s almost 20 years now. I checked barley any wear.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Alot like oil seals I found that if it was 20 years old but hadn't been run for the past ten years then the pads are prolly brittle. I learned that from experience but if it's ran off and on through those years to keep them lubed there good.

@AF-rr7ir Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video it has saved my ass big time. No need to do the oil pump alignment procedure? I guess if you dont remove it its not needed?

@DeathProofProductions Ай бұрын

Yep

@jimmoore4643 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Great video. A quick question if you don't mind. Why did you press the cams out? I think I've seen another video where the cams were left in place. Thanks.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

You have to have that special tool I mentioned in the video. It's about 150 bucks plus shipping and for that money you can buy a small harbor freight press. Then you got a tool that can do more than one thing.

@jimmoore4643 Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions Hey, thanks for getting back to me. That totally makes sense. I just bought a 2003 Heritage Classic with only 6000 miles so I have awhile before I need to worry about it. I'll keep the press in mind. I do love me some tools.

@greenlightchronicles7198 Жыл бұрын

The from one is pretty easy to change.. the one behind especially if it's a spring tensioner is a bitxh

@johnweary243 Жыл бұрын

What a Great video, replacing my tensioners now on 2003 softail(11,000 miles), QUESTION? Do you have to take oil pump off the cam plate? I have alll the tensioner tools not to, just want to make sure it will be ok to reinstall while on the camplate? I trust your judgment, please let me know!! Thanks , John

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

No you don't have to most of the time I don't.

@johnweary243 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the answer!!! Keep the videos comin!! Great stuff!!

@steve28849 Жыл бұрын

i just bought a 2000 flhtc from the widow of a buddy. he passed about a year ago from cancer and the bike had been sitting for about 5 years. i have shovel and M8 but this is my first twin cam. what hydraulic pushrods should i use in a stock 88? thanks for all your videos

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

I like s&s myself but I'm sure the other brands are good. what year shovel you got. my first big twin that I built was a 1976 fxe.

@steve28849 Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions my shovel is a 1971 flh that i've had since 1992. she's no trailer queen. she and i have been to every state east of WY.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

gotta respect that me and my heratage have been to love here like my kids.

@randyjustice6588 Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend replacing the oil pump? If so stock or aftermarket?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Not unless it's damaged, other than that it's fine.

@wvmedic68 4 ай бұрын

Did you change them without pulling the rockers and lifters? Just curious, we are getting ready to do my Son's 2004 RK and thought we had to take the pushrods and lifters out.

@DeathProofProductions 4 ай бұрын

If you run adjustable push rods than you don't have to remove any of that. If you don't have them I recommend getting them. To remove the old ones just cut them with bolt cutters.

@wvmedic68 4 ай бұрын

@DeathProofProductions , gotcha and thank you for the reply.

@cc-pl7tw Жыл бұрын

Great video! I enjoy watching someone who cuts right to the chase. Do you do side jobs and where you located?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

I'm located in the ozark national forest in arkansas. I do side work but right now I'm recovering from the motorcycle wreck. Just finished shoulder repair. Got bicep tendon surgery Tuesday, probably be back up to par in a couple months. What kinda project you needing.

@cc-pl7tw Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions wow! Sorry to hear about your wreck. Glad.it wasn't that bad and your be ok. You are and ace mechanic and I would like for you to work on my bike. I was think about new cam and tensioner. Is Andrew's ev 27 a good cam? I think I would like to over haul the whole bike.

@cc-pl7tw Жыл бұрын

I got a question for you. I was having a cam sensor put in and they told me that my cam came.out and they needed to get new push rods because of it. Am I being cooked? Any informatwould be a.apperate.

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty fishy. For the cam to move that much requires the pinion sprocket to come loose and all of the support plate bolts. I would have them show you the push rods to see what's wrong. Take pictures of it and send it to this email Davethom2004flstc@gmail.com, when i look at it I can tell you if there full of it our not.

@cc-pl7tw Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions as you know it's hard to find a cam sensor position plate assembly. So they found a use with the case. They said a lot of times the exhaust bike break when removing them but didn't. Break. I thought it was fishy they said the cam came out. I guess they are putting quickie push rods. I don't have much faith in humanity.

@davidlangley6671 Жыл бұрын

Ok. Just cut my pushrods (little stressful first time). Rotated tire until rods spun freely. Seems to be ok. Does it matter How far the lifters are up or down at this point ? Wants make sure before I remove cam plate

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Sorry for delayed response been tied up helping a buddy on his bike. It really doesn't at this point, Just make sure you use the tool I showed in the video to hold them in place. Then they won't fall in the cam chest.

@Outdoors-ty8hp Жыл бұрын

So if I’m trying to do this job and replace factory pushrods with adjustable ones, do I install them after replacing the tensioners I’m safely assuming ? And how do I make sure the bike is properly in time ? I didn’t really notice you marking anything on the sprockets and just started dissembling. Just want to make sure I keep the bike in time. Great video

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

watch my other vid I just uploade on cam upgrade it goes into more on my trick to time cams.

@Outdoors-ty8hp Жыл бұрын

@@DeathProofProductions just watched it. Does that same thing apply to the 88? And if I’m understanding this correctly, it doesn’t really matter how you install the sprockets because it’s essentially a fool proof design? Just make sure the sprockets go on the flat ?

@DeathProofProductions Жыл бұрын

Yep it applies to all twincams. I figured out that trick when I was working for bumpus harley davidson in memphis t.n. back when the twincam first cameout. You get paid book time so you have to learn how to shave unnecessary steps if you want to eat.