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@jesuslanderos2331 4 сағат бұрын
What is an evolution rod? Do you have a link to this?
@itsmytimeletsgo 2 сағат бұрын
I think the rod you are talking about may be a Evolution solid pushrod. Hope that helps. Thanks for commenting.
@tld522 4 сағат бұрын
Still moving forward!!!! That's what's important!!!!
@itsmytimeletsgo 2 сағат бұрын
You got that right. Thanks for commenting.
@timtharp835 5 сағат бұрын
I have no thoughts on cow pie versus ratchet top transmissions because I have no experience with either but I sure do like watching your videos because I know a little bit more about the cow pie transmission now. Most of my experience is with 70's triumphs. Love your channel man. Love learning from you. Have a great day man.
@itsmytimeletsgo 2 сағат бұрын
So glad you are enjoying the channel. Bikes are bikes and the same principles apply to most. Thanks for commenting.
@kirkbickel6861 5 сағат бұрын
Damn what a pain in the ass! I do not know what that new case cost + your labor but if it was my bike i would have just bought a Baker 5spd. Like how you try to save the old stuff, but that is probably a Tedds case which i have had problems w/ in the past. Correct me if i am wrong, as always enjoy the channel.
@itsmytimeletsgo 2 сағат бұрын
Glad you are enjoying the channel.You could not afford a Baker Trans up here in the great white north. They are thousands of dollars up here. I certianly could not afford one. There are some good parts and some bad ones. We have all experienced the bad ones at one time on another. Thanks for commenting.
@JohnRedekop-c8f 8 сағат бұрын
Id like to come see your operation. Where are you located
@itsmytimeletsgo 2 сағат бұрын
I am in the east coast of Canada. If you are here, in the martimes, shoot me a message at ralph@itsmytimeletsgo and I will let you know where my business is located. Thanks for commenting.
@bradfisher5680 10 сағат бұрын
Really interesting! just when you think you've got it figured out... she throws ya a curve ball... Crazy what excessive heat can do.
@itsmytimeletsgo 2 сағат бұрын
Things are never dull and I continue to see new problems all the time, always learning. Thanks for commenting.
@ioriochoppers1031 20 сағат бұрын
My 80' shovelhead engine has an evolution S camshaft. Is there a difference in lift or crossover with respect to the correct camshaft? I think the correct one is H. right?! I bought it working like this, making its noises but due to bouncers with play in the blocks and when disassembling I found it, is there a risk with that tree?! Thank you if you answer me, Ralph.
@itsmytimeletsgo 11 сағат бұрын
You are crorect that the H grind is a stock shovelhead camshaft. I do not think the evo cams would work properly as the rocker arm ratio for evos is different than shovels, changing the lifts. Evo rocker arms are t 1.62 I believe when shovel ones are at 1.43. That might have created some of your problems. Not sure what you mean by risk with the tree. Thanks for commenting.
@ioriochoppers1031 10 сағат бұрын
@@itsmytimeletsgo I meant: if the camshaft changes with respect to the original and that the evolution one causes that knock between valves to occur at the moment of the crossing that you show in the video. At some point everything inside the box broke and they replaced it with what they got, an evolution S camshaft and a plastic gear for the re-jacketed ventilation and whoever put it together put the hydraulic lifters with the hole in lubrication facing outward, which means that they do not lubricate and take play in the original cast block. I don't really like what I have but I assure you it worked. I couldn't hear it properly but the engine was running. Tanks ralph nice you works motorcycles!
@tommontague5721 22 сағат бұрын
Ralph, your videos keep getting better and better.....Thanks!
@itsmytimeletsgo 11 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, appreciated. Thanks for commenting.
@MoeLarrycurly1 23 сағат бұрын
Well the trees haven't changed here in Northern Indiana yet. But I hope we have a lite winter....
@itsmytimeletsgo 11 сағат бұрын
Hoping the same here. I do not like the winter season. Thanks for commenting.
@edZILLA64 23 сағат бұрын
I definitely know about the 1 step forward 3 steps back. Good video.
@itsmytimeletsgo 11 сағат бұрын
Don't we all that work on these old machines. I know you ave been there, done that as well. Thanks for commenting.
@terryswann2592 Күн бұрын
Your expertise is invaluable 😂great work I do luv this type of content can watch this all day😂
@itsmytimeletsgo Күн бұрын
Glad you are enjoying the channel.Just trying to pass on my experiences. Always learning. Thanks for commenting.
@RatsAndFunTV Күн бұрын
Still so interisting.
@itsmytimeletsgo Күн бұрын
Its never dull. There is always something. Thanks for commenting.
@Hog-g2z Күн бұрын
Good morning 🌅, very nice work, you just need patience , and that is definitely what you need, to do a fine job like you’re doing, well worth effort, well done, from France.
@itsmytimeletsgo Күн бұрын
Thank you so much, good morning, and thanks for letting me know where you are from. very cool. Thanks for commenting.
@georgiahillbilly6150 Күн бұрын
Wow turned into a big job can't wait to see finish product
@itsmytimeletsgo Күн бұрын
It will be a fresh rebuild coming up and we will get there. Thanks for commenting.
@jerrylong381 Күн бұрын
Lubrication! It's what separates us from the animals.
@itsmytimeletsgo Күн бұрын
Well said lol. Thanks for commenting.
@itsmytimeletsgo Күн бұрын
What's your thoughts on Cow Pie transmissions vs Ratchet Top Transmissions? Love to hear your opinions, let us know!
@kimber4573 2 күн бұрын
I think pac mike is now in 2nd place... I'll hopefully be watching both channels until I check out and my daughter turns my Shovel of 43yrs into a coffee table or some shit.. With men like this helping me, I'll hopefully be driving mine until at least our 60th aniversay
@itsmytimeletsgo 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I watch Mike as well. Glad you are enjoying the channel, thanks for commenting.
@e.k932 4 күн бұрын
You know I really like hippies channel but no one can match the tech you give in your content. Thanks for that. I really enjoy watching and listening to your work. A guy can definitely learn things watching this channel!!!!🤙
@itsmytimeletsgo 4 күн бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for commenting.
@hardtail-gy8dk 5 күн бұрын
I must be getting old I remember when cowpies were current, I must be vintage 😂 the ratchet tops looked way better visually
@itsmytimeletsgo 5 күн бұрын
I feel the same way and love the ratchet tops way better. Thanks for commenting.
@thedieselpig4448 6 күн бұрын
Really appreciate your videos. I noticed you plugged the hose that most use as a vent. You don’t feel the primary needs vented? Or, did I miss it?
@itsmytimeletsgo 6 күн бұрын
No the primary does not need venting, unless perhaps you are running a primary belt drive. All of the hoses are for the old system of circulating oil through the primary. It was stopped when they went to the Evo's basically. Thanks for the question and commenting.
@SlickHeadCustomCycles 7 күн бұрын
I agree with you Ralph, I’ve never liked the thought of the primary oil being recirculated back to the oil tank!!! I’m going to have to delete that on my shovelhead as well someday!!! And I love the way you thought of the next guy who might wanna bring it back to the original OEM Way, in the future!!! Good stuff Ralph. 👍🍺 SLICK
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Always got to think about those who, might want to be original, might want it to be the old way. Thanks Slick
@jimhmod 7 күн бұрын
Nice work Ralph! This method of replacing/machining the MDG bushing and providing room for 2 seals is better than what HD sent out of the factory when new--IMO.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Yes it works quite well. Every little bit helps. Thanks for commenting.
@spiral3565 7 күн бұрын
Great video Ralph👍🏼💯
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.
@tobinlakeguideservices 7 күн бұрын
Some quality repairs there Ralf
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Just trying to do what I can and pass it on. Thanks for commenting.
@bradfisher5680 7 күн бұрын
A pleasure and an honour to meet you, Ralph! Dad and I greatly enjoyed our visit, and I truly appreciate your hospitality. To all those folks that are enjoying Ralph's content, understand this... he is the real deal, and we are lucky to have this great resource.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Brad and I really enjoyed meeting you and your Dad. Its what the You Tube experience is all about, or at least something that I enjoy about it. Connecting with people around the world, with a shared love of these old bikes. Always blows my mind. If you get stuck on anything rebulding your project bike do not heistate to contact me at any time. All the best to you guys!! Thanks for commenting.
@bradfisher5680 7 күн бұрын
Awesome Ralph - what's your preference: Ratchet Top of Cowpie??
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
I'm a Ratchet top guy myself, especially if you want to go jockey shift. Thanks for commenting.
@karlklopp9174 7 күн бұрын
Another great video. However, at 27:33, I'd be concerned with cutting an o-ring groove in the shaft. Removing material reduces the strength of a vital part. If the shaft were solid, I'd be less concerned, but the groove will reduce the remaining cross sectional area of the shaft, which will raise the stress level on it. Although I understand that this is how Andrews(sp=?) reportedly does theirs, I assume that they have done their analysis and know what they can get away with. Additionally, depending on how sharp the edges of the bottom of the groove are, will concentrate stresses on that shaft in one area and increase the likelihood of the shaft shearing in two. Although that o-ring groove appears to be shallower than the depth of the splines, the stresses on splines are spread along the length of each spline. That, and the fact that the spline groves have a more gentle ramp to the full shaft diameter at the inner end make is less likely to fail in that area. I hope I'm worried about nothing, but just felt I should mention it. Again, thanks for sharing these videos.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video. I have done lots of them with no problems. I never seen one break thus far. When I cut the groove I do not cut sharp edges, instead I make it more rounded, like the "O" ring, so as not to create a stress point. Remember that these gears already have a groove in them, in that exact spot, with sharp edges, when they are stock. I am just opening it up a bit and rounding the edges instead of leaving the sharp one that is there. Most of these old machines are not torchered, like the new ones, and people drive them accordingly. No reving it up and dropping the clutch so to speak. But there are always concerns for sure. I use a very small "O" ring as well. I know it looks pretty big on video closeups. Thanks for the input and commenting.
@karlklopp9174 7 күн бұрын
@@itsmytimeletsgo Good to know that you've had done lots of them without problems. Thanks again.
@tld522 7 күн бұрын
Seems like proper oil levels are more than just a good suggestion!!! Great video!!!
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
You got that right. Everything is better when its slippery...ha ha.Thanks for commenting Tbone.
@normppjr4429 7 күн бұрын
Cool shout out to saddlebagrail
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
He makes great stuff. Thanks for commenting.
@p--n 7 күн бұрын
Are phosphor bronze bushes available, or is brass sufficiently durable for this use case?
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
I believe it is an oil light bronze in them. Don't know if regular brass will work. Thanks for commenting.
@michaelyarmie4858 7 күн бұрын
Nice job man. Having the right equipment in your shop sure helps.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
You accumulate a lot of stuff over the years.Thanks for commenting.
@enemyilaf 7 күн бұрын
Seeing what caused the binding in the gears was very interesting. There was plenty of good information in this video. Definitely enjoyed it.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.
@tommontague5721 8 күн бұрын
Another good video....Thanks Ralph.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.
@jasonsullivan7585 8 күн бұрын
Good video, I’ve been procrastinating doing the same thing on my electric start panhead. Very informative.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Eventually they all need something. Thanks for commenting.
@kor3427 8 күн бұрын
Saddlebagrail makes a great spacer. Ive run them on 4 trannies...work great! Thanks for the tips, as usual, Ralph!
@georgiahillbilly6150 8 күн бұрын
Very good content have you ever ran a belt primarily with the 4 speed an starter? If so what do you use for a cover? Stock cover?
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Yes I have, I just used a regular primary with all the plugs out to let some air in and heat out. Thanks for commenting.
@jamesnorman7552 6 күн бұрын
Love the 4th gear tips Ralph . We have a Shovelhead trike with a sealed chain Primary, would a belt drive be ok on it or would you stick with the chain? Thanks for the video’s.
@itsmytimeletsgo 6 күн бұрын
@@jamesnorman7552 I think the chain set up is fine and not worth the cost of changing to a belt. Great to hear from a fellow Trike rider out there. Thanks for the question and commenting.
@RatsAndFunTV 8 күн бұрын
If i would have the money to did it, i would have send you my gear box to do the same job. Unfortunately, that will not happen.
@itsmytimeletsgo 7 күн бұрын
Hopefully this series will help you out in the future if you rebuild yours. Thanks for commenting.
@RatsAndFunTV 7 күн бұрын
@@itsmytimeletsgo Yes for sure . The problem is than, here in France, there is maybee two or three people who can work like you do on this box . And even if i decide to give my box to do to anybody here, that will cost the same price than a brand new gear box .
@itsmytimeletsgo 8 күн бұрын
The old 4 speeds were tough transmission. What do you think?
@SlickHeadCustomCycles 7 күн бұрын
Hey Ralph, always remember to pin your own comment to the top of your comment list when you make a comment for one of your own videos!! 👍🍺
@jamesnorman7552 8 күн бұрын
Excellent video Ralph! Very informative. Thank you.
@itsmytimeletsgo 8 күн бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.
@SeanAlexanderThirtyEight 8 күн бұрын
Would this work with the 79 sportster? The bracket looks the same
@itsmytimeletsgo 8 күн бұрын
No I do not think so but do not know for sure. I don't know if there would be enough room for the lever to work. It is designed for 1965 to 1984 BT and 1980 to 1988 Softails as I understand it. Thanks for commenting.
@Westernchauvinist 9 күн бұрын
If I send you my heads (57 and 60) can you do this for me
@josephcivita1450 11 күн бұрын
Harley is the only motorcycle you can get as grimy working on as an old car.
@itsmytimeletsgo 11 күн бұрын
Yes, you can't be afraid to get your hands dirty lol. Thanks for commenting.
@brianmullen56 12 күн бұрын
Way to do things right, with that case problem Ralph, it is a pleasure watching your tech videos.
@itsmytimeletsgo 12 күн бұрын
Glad you are enjoying them. I just try to do the best I can do. Maybe not always right, but always learning. Thanks for commenting.
@coffeenote109 12 күн бұрын
나사선이 반대인데....
@itsmytimeletsgo 12 күн бұрын
너트가 반전되어 있다는 것을 의미한다면 맞습니다. 최신 6단 속도는 오른쪽으로 조여집니다. 오늘날 대부분의 벨트 풀리에 찍혀 있습니다. 댓글을 달아 주셔서 감사합니다.
@Mr39knuck 12 күн бұрын
I am edified by your tips and enjoy watching your work. Looks like you were very thorough, but I did not see you check the guide bore at all except for the hone. Did you check the guide for size? Thanks
@itsmytimeletsgo 12 күн бұрын
Yes I did and they were fine to use. Thanks for commenting.
@TheRyanweyh 13 күн бұрын
I love learning about these bikes and how they work
@itsmytimeletsgo 12 күн бұрын
Glad you are enoying the channel. Thanks for commenting.
@kimber4573 13 күн бұрын
Subscribed.. Can someone tell me where the wire goes when you dont have circut breakers..? I just have minimal wiring and a single fuse Thanks
@itsmytimeletsgo 13 күн бұрын
You have to have a starter relay. The wire goes to the #86 terminal on the relay. If you email me at ralph@itsmytimeletsgo I can send you a pic of the wiring diagram. Thanks for the question and commenting.
@johnsonandsons4 13 күн бұрын
Ralph, I noticed you're not using your Old Milwaukee battery powered ratchets. Do you not like them?
@itsmytimeletsgo 13 күн бұрын
Yes I am enjoying them but sometimes forget to use them. Thanks for commenting.
@MoeLarrycurly1 14 күн бұрын
I have a three-finger clutch hub and two of the threaded studs or rods coming outward that hold the steels and the clutch material. They're slightly bent can they be bent back so that the plates move freely or is that something that it's the clutch hub is shot
@itsmytimeletsgo 13 күн бұрын
You can replace the fingers with new ones but if they are bent, or have grooves in them its time for replacement of the hub. Thanks for commenting.
@MoeLarrycurly1 13 күн бұрын
@@itsmytimeletsgo how are they replaced would you need a press it looks like they squashed the ends on the backside of the studs
@itsmytimeletsgo 12 күн бұрын
@@MoeLarrycurly1 You could grind them smooth. Yes you will probably need a press.
@MoeLarrycurly1 14 күн бұрын
You're a different colored springs do you know those red and blue is one stronger than the other
@itsmytimeletsgo 13 күн бұрын
Yes there are different strength springs, often set by different colors. Not sure right now which are which but they usually state that before buying. I have found that many times the heavy springs are a bit to much and they give you a harder pull than a person would like. Thanks for commenting.
@MoeLarrycurly1 13 күн бұрын
@@itsmytimeletsgo yeah most of the stuff I get is used so it's kind of a gamble. But I used stock springs and some red springs The red springs came in the 1980 when I got it but it was really pull really hard to pull the clutch in. So I alternated stock which I had a bunch of and the red ones it seems to work out pretty good
@itsmytimeletsgo 12 күн бұрын
@@MoeLarrycurly1 I have seen that done as well in the past to get an easier pull.
@MoeLarrycurly1 12 күн бұрын
@@itsmytimeletsgo yeah I figure I couldn't be the first but it made sense at least I'll try it until it doesn't work ;-)