How To Install Harley M8 Camchest - Easy DIY Cam Install

In this video, we go over everything you need to know before installing your own cam. We will walk you through the whole process, step-by-step and give you some tips to avoid common mistakes. As an added bonus, we dyno tuned this bike afterwards and talked a little bit about the power difference between the Woods 22-XD cam and the stock cam ( • Dyno Tuning The Wood P... ). Make sure you watch this video before diving into your own cam install and don't forget you can find all the parts needed below on our website.
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SUPPLIES NEEDED:
-SHOP ALL CAMS - tuckerspeed.com/collections/c...
-WOODS 22XD CAM - tuckerspeed.com/collections/n...
-S&S CAM PLATE & OIL PUMP - tuckerspeed.com/products/s-s-...
-S&S CAM INSTALLATION KIT - tuckerspeed.com/products/s-s-...
-S&S QUICKEE PUSHROD KIT - tuckerspeed.com/products/quic...
-S&S TAPPET CUFFS - tuckerspeed.com/products/tapp...
-S&S TAPPET SET - tuckerspeed.com/products/s-s-...
-TAPPET BLOCK COVERS - tuckerspeed.com/products/copy...
-OIL CHANGE IN A BOX - tuckerspeed.com/products/maxi...
TOOLS NEEDED:
(Not all specialty tools are available on our site, but we can get most of them. Shoot us an email if you can't find what you need)
-Set of standard sockets
-Set of standard wrenches
-Set of allens - standard and metric
-Ratchets
-Pliers
-Feuling crankshaft runout gauge
-Cam sprocket locker
-Inner cam bearing remover/installer tool
-Pushrod keeper tool
-Rubber bands with paper clips to hold pushrod tubes up
-Feeler gauges
-Loctite
-Assembly lube
-Shop rags
-Torque wrenches
CHAPTERS:
00:00-01:33 - Intro
01:34-02:34 - Tools Needed
02:35-09:18 - Disassembly
09:19-09:59 - Measuring Crankshaft Runout
10:00-10:34 - Remove Inner Cam Bearing
10:35-11:57 - Supplies Needed
11:58-13:06 - Install Inner Cam Bearing
13:07-24:42 - Camchest Component Assembly & Installation
24:43-37:32 - Install Tappets & Pushrods/Pushrod Adjustment
37:33-37:49 - Reinstall Throttle Body, Air Cleaner, Exhaust & Floorboard
37:50-39:14 - Outro
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[@DKPHARLEY]

Great idea on the feeler gauge's. I am going to start doing it like that from now on. Thanks for the tip!!

[@AmpedUpJoe]

Sick video! Great explanation on the pivotal parts of the install!

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@gregmcnutt6981]

Thank you very much for this video!! Great job!

[@haroldhass5180]

Top shelf install video, I've watched alot of them and yours was very complete.

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Thank you! Hopefully it will be helpful for people.

[@toddchoops2488]

Great explanation thanks

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gregoryelliott8521]

Great Job! No way I could do this by myself. Would love to have you put a cam in my Breakout.

[@TuckerSpeed477]

We can do that!

[@GEARZM]

Ugh im terrified to do this myself but i may just attack it its the push rod and tdc im doubtful of

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Just take your time and pay close attention and you'll be fine.

[@paulg5835]

Same here.

[@ericolson8708]

Tucker where are you located?

[@TuckerSpeed477]

@@ericolson8708 we are in Ogden Utah.

[@dianedownie5951]

Yeah I think I would feel the same 😮

[@SQUID_Road_Glide]

I've threatened to do my own cam for a year, the day I purchased my Road Glide. But it was only a threat. A lift from my wife and this video...not a threat anymore. Hot video. The rod cover tip, showing the pump gears, and guide screws correction gives you much credibility. Phat! Subscribed 2FD brother ET1(SS/SW/MTS) US Navy, Ret.

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Hopefully you have all the info needed to tackle the job now!

[@patrickdietz8351]

Great video!!! I’m gonna install a stage 2 kit on my own now. One question, when adjusting the pushrods you make 4 fully turns after the slight contact? Others say to make only 2.5 turns sofort a correct adjustment??

[@TuckerSpeed477]

If you are using the S&S pushrods I would set them at 4 turns from zero lash(initial contact). But different brand pushrods use different adjustments. We just released a video explaining why there are different adjustments and what your trying to accomplish. Check it out and let us know if you have any other questions.

[@patrickdietz8351]

@@TuckerSpeed477 yes I go with a S&S oil pump, S&S pushrods and the S&S precision lifters, so 4 full turns should be fine :-)

[@Breakout2018]

Great video!!

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Thank you!

[@Breakout2018]

I have acquired all parts needed for stage 2. CR 483 cam, SS 55 mm intake 5.5 injectors D&D Fat Cat 2-1. Using your video I will be installing this Saturday. Thanks again Tony for the detailed video!!!

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Awesome, good luck! @@Breakout2018

[@HammerHeadGarage]

I do this for a living, where do i get that pushrod keeper installer tool! that is going to make my knuckles very happy. Nice job dude.

[@TuckerSpeed477]

We can get you one. Shoot me an email and I can send you an order. [e-mail].

[@davidmatias6239]

Very nice and detailed video on how to install a cam. I thinking the only thing that wasn’t mentioned is to put the bike in 6 gear to rotate the motor. Or did I miss something ? Can’t wait to install mine

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Good point. You definitely want to put it in a high gear to be able to turn the motor easier.

[@j_guido444]

Great Video, Im contemplating tackling this project on my own. What Cam Kit do You recommend. 18 RG Special 107? Also what exhaust is on that bike in the video? Sounds great!

[@TuckerSpeed477]

We really like the Woods 22XE or the Star 30/30 cam. Shoot us an email and we can help you put together a package. This bike has an HPI shorty exhaust.

[@lovepreetmavi3915]

Do you need to upgrade the oil pump for a ‘23 M8 if the cam is the only upgrade you plan on doing?

[@HARLEYFANATIX]

what is the thickness of the shims for the pushers please ?

[@Hoodsolo]

My 2023 lowrider st had the upgraded cam bearing already in it. And I'm 1st owner

[@Slking507]

No, it didn't then.

[@Hoodsolo]

@Slking507 yeah it did! I know what I bought and what was in it

[@Hoodsolo]

@@Slking507 how many 2023s have you done?

[@mikepersia5362]

My 2023 RKS had a full roller bearing as well. I just did some upgrades and was surprised to not see the typical caged bearing. I replaced mine just to be safe.

[@foxgdsmck]

How much for all those parts total?

[@hoss6048]

I need to do a ride in for some parts install….19 Road Glide..already have the Screaming Eagle orange oil pump plate all that ,it has an SE “torque” cam..thinking a Red shift 468 with bearing, lifters and gaskets. replace the plastic intake manifold, tune. I have an SE tune on it now. Currently have Khromewerks mufflers on “hidaway” header..maybe make it a true dual or a 2/1. Tune. I have a TMax tuner not on bike. Do you work with those? Recommend even?

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Ya, that would be rad. Hit us up when your thinking of getting it done. And yes we can tune with T-max but I still prefer the Power Vision.

[@trikemike7291]

I must tell you I haven’t seen a video this thorough I mean thorough so what can you suggest for a 2014 Triglide Trike I already have the stage one looking forward to getting a stage two what would you suggest for me then I can give you guys a call thank you

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Give us a call or shoot us an email and we can help you get setup!

[@blainemartin5129]

Can you tell me which way the lifters drop in pertaining to the small oil hole that is in the side of the lifter. Do they drop in with the oil hole on each lifter facing each other? Hope this makes sense. I have new s&s lifters that I will be putting in. Didn't pay attention to how the stock ones came out.

[@TuckerSpeed477]

There’s some differences in opinion on that but the oil hits the lifters from all the way around and we’ve never found that it really matters what way they are facing.

[@user-rb8xo3cz8t]

Looks like the valve tube and adjustment is the most tricky part of the job

[@motoraddix]

It's videos like this that make me want to get a cam. Dammit! 😂 By chance do you trade teenagers for motorcycle parts?!? 😂 Great video! Keep em coming!

[@TuckerSpeed477]

Trading in a teenager actually ADDS to the cost of your cam 😂.

[@motoraddix]

@@TuckerSpeed477 🤣🤣

[@thezmanz28]

do you have a link to the tappet jar for oiling them?

[@TuckerSpeed477]

www.9fingerfabrication.com/product/lifter-bleeder-tool/18?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

[@thezmanz28]

Thank You very much. @@TuckerSpeed477

[@johnnybotello4304]

Question if i may i followed all steps. Bike is working good but i keep getting CHECK ENGINE code PO330 and i cant seem to remove it. Once cleared it comes back. Bike works fine just code keeps coming back. Any guidance would be appreciated

[@TuckerSpeed477]

P0330 code is for knock sensor issue. I would start with the connector on them.

[@DudleyWheeler-po8ry]

Are you using the stock intake manifold ?

[@TuckerSpeed477]

This bike is running the S&S 55mm manifold.

[@supermanclark35]

What are the dyno numbers

[@TuckerSpeed477]

We did a follow up video going over the dyno results. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ_caamgrteFbNk

[@DudleyWheeler-po8ry]

If so can u recamend size for 107

[@TuckerSpeed477]

We really like the S&S 55 manifold. Or if you upgrade to something like an HPI 62mm throttle body, it will include a larger manifold.

[@melvinkaufman9114]

Too much torque on cam oil cover.

[@KarlOtterman]

Nah