BUTTON HER UP / FILL HER FULL OF FLUIDS / AND LET HER RIP!!

It's been a long haul but the day is here! There's a Fire In The Hole!! And she sounds Sweet ! I had to do a few more last minute changes, and then it was time to hear her bark. Buttoned her up, filled her full of fluids, strapped everything down, and let her Rip!! Bammm "Fried Eggs and Ham!!"
Gus, and Martin, come's to visit and they get to hear her run for the first time. So much fun and such a great day. After all the hours and all the work...she sounds Amazing. And someone's a Happy Camper!!
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[@tld522]

Thank you for the shout out !!! I enjoyed the music that shovel was producing!!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

You are welcome. She is tight and ready to get up an go!! Thanks for commenting!

[@user-gb2qo4my8y]

Your a fantastic mechanic 🇬🇧

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I don't know about that, just an old guy trying to pass some thoughts on on how I am doing things. Thanks for the comment!

[@guntherelliot-smith1137]

so good to see the happiness of everyone. A job well done. Greetings from Australia.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thank you we had a great day. Thanks for letting me know where your are from, and commenting.

[@keithbond5937]

what a great sound ralph hell of a engine builder. followed the whole build

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for following the whole build. It took some time but they always do. Just hoping to show others what has to be done in a good rebuild, and how long it takes. Thanks for commenting.

[@craighansen147]

Nice Ralph! That's going to be a good Shovel Engine!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Yes she should be a nice bike when whe is done. Putting it together right and fixing all the problems takes time, but is worth it in the end. Thanks for commenting.

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

Great video. I think the smiles says it all.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Its all about the good times and the small pleasures. I had a great time with Gus through out the whole build ! Thanks for commenting.

[@edZILLA64]

She turned out nice. Good job.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks Ed. she sound great! Thanks for commenting.

[@shameless6963]

For all us guys out here messing around with shovelheads you are a wealth of info. Love the channel and learning alot watching it.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

So glad you are enjoying it and thanks for the kind words. Just trying to pass on some info to others to keep these old machines running for years to come. Thanks for commenting.

[@thisoldchopper]

Wow, Ralph, that was freaking awesome. Not only was it very cool hearing it run, but the conversation was just great. Thanks a lot. Have a great week.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks Gus. Always an exciting day when you fire them up. Soon you will be riding her! Thanks for commenting.

[@dellastaylor1601]

She’s alive, and what a sweet sound, awesome video, Ralph, nice to watch a master do his thing.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

She sure sounds nice Dellas. Nice to hear it after all the work. Thanks for commenting.

[@JMac-bh2yq]

Great job Ralph !! I enjoy watching your videos. I have been building H-D motors (all platforms) for 45 years. PRO WORK is required for great performing, highly reliable motors that will please their owners for many years to come. J. Mac 😎🍀✌️

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Glad you are enjoying them and you are exactly right, especially with these old machines. Time, pactience and pride in your work is often what it takes to make it right for years of enjoyment . Thanks for commenting.

[@xschopperblog2763]

Wow that's a saaweeet sounding shovel thank you for the shout-out mean alot Enjoy building many many more you have a awesome talent for it !!!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

She does sound good!! You are welcome. I got plans for a few things yet. Thanks for commenting!

[@terrymassey7619]

This is the one We've all been waiting on! Great, great job , Ralph! I'll be watching from here on out 🤘🤘🤘

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

So glad you enjoyed it. It is aways a big day when I get ot fire up a newly built motor. Thanks for commenting.

[@hippieschoppercorner]

Man, what a great feeling to hear an engine come alive. Gus will have a lot of fun on that thing. It's sounds strong and healthy 💪. Thanks for the shout out and I love your shirt 😂😂

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I love my engine stand! Always grit my teeth when I first press the button. Should be a good strong motor with lots of grunt! Got the Tshirt ... gotta wear it. ha ha Thanks for commenting!

[@richardschaffling9882]

The engine sounds great

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

You bet! Thanks for commenting.

[@redshovelhead77]

A job well done Ralph, Gus is going to enjoy that shovel for many years to come!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

He is pretty stoked about getting this bike together. As he said it has been a journey but he loves to learn about how it works. Big day after all the troubles.Thanks for commenting.

[@glennstatham960]

Love that engine stand!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

It has been a great tool for me over the years. I would be lost without it now. Thanks for commenting.

[@markmcdeavitt3092]

Great job Ralph, You perfection is a sickness in a good way that engine is done and will run properly for a very long time

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for the kind words. Hopefully it will give many years of riding enjoyment to Gus. Thanks for commenting.

[@johnhall3860]

I’m so glad that I found your channel. I have owned twin cams in the past and always wanted a shovel from my youth. WeIl finally pulled the trigger got a 1982 FXS Lowrider 80” shovel. You are definitely a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for all your help through your videos. You take care and stay safe.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Hope you enjoy your vintage machine, after waiting so long to get one. Glad I can be of help to you. It is my goal to help as many people as I can with their old vintage bikes, to keep them running long after I am gone. Thanks for commenting.

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

Sounds amazing

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks. Always a fun day when I fire one up on the motor stand. satisfying after all the work involved. Thanks for commenting.

[@alexaccica957]

Hi Ralph, congrats on locating another cover. Congrats on finishing the engine sounds fantastic. I’m sure your buddy Gus is going to be ecstatic and pleased with your work . Hello again from Michigan. Took my Merch 120 chopper out today for the first time to our local Harley Davidson event had a few ask questions about the Merch. Have a great weekend, sir.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks she sounds very good. Gus is a happy camper. Nice to hear you got the beast out! Thanks for commenting.

[@kennethhiltz2930]

Ralph, every time i see you working on that motor stand, I think of the story you told about the first motor on it. That was not yesterday.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Yep that was a funny story, Pauline never held it for me again haha Thanks for commenting.

[@snscustomsltd7331]

Yeah, there it’s is! Happy for you guys!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks Sean. She sounds sweet and sure put a smile on Gus's face. Made it all worth while. Thanks for commenting.

[@KN-vh5xp]

Ur welcome! And thank you for quality entertainment!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks Sean. It was a fun day, as it always is when Gus visits. His interest and thirst for knowledge always makes it fun. Thanks for commenting.

[@raysnyder1660]

Ralph, great job on the new motor build and finally getting a cam cover to work for you- if you don't mind can you share the source you used for the cover, and the description/part number? Thanks...

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks she sounds good. I got the working cover from Preston Cycle here in Canada. Larry, the owner, is a great guy and helped get me what I needed. Part # 45469 Thanks for commenting.

[@RaymondBelec]

Good work Angus! I think you are ready for your own channel, but it has to have a foodie angle. I still use your french onion soup reciepe you posted on Face Space. Super cool content.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Don't think this post was inteneted for me. But you must have been watching. Thanks for commenting.

[@RaymondBelec]

Gus and I sailed together when we were just teenagers. I am still a big fan.

[@tomconte1765]

I like your engine run stand! How much did the "baseline" work order cost Gus $5,000? Gus will have bugs in teeth soon, Whoo!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

The stand is a lot of fun. There were a lot of things that went into the build. Cost is Gus's business, he built it to keep so its priceless at this point. I'm sure there will be some smiles per mile though. Thanks for commenting.

[@Frog-wq9pk]

Just found your channel it's helping me on my 72 and 77 shovels I have had the motors r /r with 80 inch Evo wheels there at the engine builder now will have them back bye end of the month look for me to send you more texts in the future

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I am so happy to hear comments like this as that was my hope that I may be able to help others by sharing some of what I do with others. Thanks for commenting.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

The proud papa.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Yes he is. His reaction made it all worth while. Thanks for commenting.

[@RickyBloom]

Really liked this video Ralph. I just hadmy Shovelhead rebuilt top end by AL chopper out Hamilton Ontario Canada. I'm wondering if you could email me break in precdurer . Or you going to explain it on next video? Thanks again for awesome entertainment. Love all 4 you guys that ya's all mention each other

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Glad you enjoyed it. S&S has a great break in procedure available. Just type in " S&S break in procedure" and it will show you what they recommend. Yes we all "4 horsemen" do what we can to help each other out. Glad you are enjoying all of our content. Thanks for commenting.

[@RickyBloom]

@itsmytimeletsgo thank you so much for the recommendation of the S&S break-in procedure. I love that "4 Horsemen." Maybe someday I'll get to meet you guys. You all seem like pretty cool dudes

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

@@RickyBloom Glad I could help and the breakin procedure was what you were looking for. We certianly have fun between the 4 of us. Thanks

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

There's another guy I watch. He's out of Southern California, Tatro Machine. I've seen him struggle over the years with the same cam cover problems. So you aren't the only one. It's these new parts manufacturers, they have little or no quality control.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Yes I have seen Tatro and he does some interesting stuff. Not much quality control these days witht he aftermarket stuff. Pretty frustrating at times. But we got it all right in the end. Never give up or stop striving to do the best you can with what ya got. Thanks for commenting.

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎 .

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for the thumbs up!!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks for the thumbs up !

[@toddk.5873]

Hi Ralph. Nice job. I noticed you installed a Dyna 2000i ignition. That's a real nice ignition. I'm running one in my FXR. I got it because I origanally put it in my customers bike. He wasn't happy with it 'cause it wasn't kick start friendly. I gave him a Dyna S instead. I found out that they fire after 3 revolutions in order to get the starter up to speed. I found out you can program the feature out through a special Dyna cable that hooks up to your laptop. I mentioned it just in case he's running a kicker. If you run into the same issue.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I know the Dyna "S" is a better system for kick only bikes. Gus is going to have electric start so should not be a problem. But plan to see what I can do tomake it a kicker as well. Thanks for the info, and commenting.

[@toddk.5873]

@@itsmytimeletsgo I remember the old Crane Hi-4 ignitions had a dip switch for kick start mode. The Dyna 2000i doesn't have that dip switch. The cable for the laptop connection used to run around $90. Not sure what they cost today.

[@tomconte1765]

Did you edit out the part where you jimmy the cam cover off the motor with a screwdriver?? in-pds, ft-pds, they're all the same to me. The stand-offs that secure the ignition plate in the cam cover are 120 ft-pds.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

They can be hard to deal with. 120ft lbs would pretty well take care of those, badly ha ha Thanks for commenting.

[@nbowling10trio]

What kind of power is expected from this engine? Comparable to a evo sportster 1200?

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Hard to say exactly but, 1200 Sporsters are fast. Its a different kind of grunt. Thanks for commenting.

[@nbowling10trio]

@@itsmytimeletsgo I was just curious, don't really see much on the power of these older engines. I found a list of power figures searching shovelhead HP and tq. Showed the build details and verified Numbers. Looks like pretty good numbers can be produced.

[@craighansen147]

Hey Ralph! I have a question about Intake Manifold Rubber band Seals. Do you have preference of manufactures? I have a super E, clamps & bands, intake manifold that all came from S&S, the rubber still looks good, but they are 15 years old, and since I have my Top End apart, I am going to replace them. I don't want some cheap rubber that rots away fast. Thanks Man!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

There is no particular manufacture of them I use. If yours are that old I would replace them with new ones for sure. They all seem to last quite a while. Thanks for commenting.

[@almonjacob3496]

Where do I get that shorty cylinder head wrench?

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Any independant shop should be able to order you one through their suppliers. Where are you from? I have a supplier, here in Canada, that I get them from. Thanks for the question.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

If you mean the short 2" one that one is a Snap On Tool.

[@almonjacob3496]

@@itsmytimeletsgo I am in south Georgia USA and tomorrow I'll be pulling a 74 shovel out of it's resting/rusting spot behind a buddies garage so I'll probably be needing a wrench sooner than later.

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

@@almonjacob3496 Good luck with the project. Should be interesting!

[@barrybutt7647]

Excellent Sounds fantastic Ralphie 💪🏻

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Thanks Barry. Pretty happy with it after all the work. Thanks for commenting.