Installing Rocker Arms and Shafts Into Rocker Boxes and Then, Installing them Onto Shovelhead Cylinder Heads.
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@jeffreyhill79904 жыл бұрын
Myself being a first time shovelhead owner and self restorer, your videos are so needful and just great man, for lack of a better word, I've learned so much, thank you.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@luckylucking71753 жыл бұрын
I stripped a shovel down and these vids are perfect for me to get it back together, as it was 27 years ago that I tore it apart, so very many thanks Mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
That's cool. Thank You.
@jontiffinphoto4 жыл бұрын
Simply the best step by step instruction on KZbin! Thanks Mike!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@builtbyjosh5862 жыл бұрын
I inherited a 75 shOvElhead from a great friend that passed away last year at 38 years old. I will be referencing your channel often mike. I really like your way of explaining in detail every bit of knowledge you have. Thank you
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. I'm sure your friend will be proud.
@salrennie7285 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike ,for all your knowledge .Slow and steady and measure twice, cut once.,I do think that is a discipline in itself.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
I believe so.
@billvandyne46854 жыл бұрын
Another great teaching session by the Teacher of the Year! Thank you, Mike!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@bah6674 жыл бұрын
Great vids Mike. More shovelheads please.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. As it comes up, we'll do it.
@JuanRamirez-tv2jh3 жыл бұрын
Yes please !
@fmagalhaes15212 жыл бұрын
@Pacific Mike. Keep the shovelhead videos coming. :):) Please!!!:):)
@charlescastell46384 жыл бұрын
Mike, your videos are fantastic; I enjoy every one that I watch. I'm taking notes for a winter project on my shovelhead, and I SO appreciate your expertise and willingness to teach and share. Thanks very much!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. You don't have to take notes. Go to our KZbin home page and click on "playlists." There will be several choices that come up. Go to the ones you want. It's pretty easy stuff to find. Really glad you're enjoying this stuff.
@mranthonye4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning watching you assemble the head. The frame looks really nice. Slowly getting it together. Thank you Mike 👊
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@eazyrider61224 жыл бұрын
Guldur Builds a Harley!. Every day hes Shoveling!. Love the honesty Mike!. We all have our roads go ride. I learn something new from all your videos, Only a fool wouldn't.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@viktorhedman14674 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual! Most of the videos about Harley engine maintenance I’ve found on KZbin are mostly out of focus and a bit wiggly with a bit of mumbling about what’s going on. But these videos you guys make really deserve all the praise they can get, in spite of the occasional loss of sound. Can’t wait for the new build! :)
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@danoweston61853 жыл бұрын
Genius to lay the rocker box on it's top, then install the head to it! Thanks Mike!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Do it a bunch of times and you suddenly realize, "Wait, there's an easy way to do this." Thank You.
@jeffbower69404 жыл бұрын
Slick trick turning the rocker box upside down then dropping the head on. Thanks for the tip.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@joerectifier9 ай бұрын
Watching today Mike to get the right method….i did my rocker box assembly’s yesterday and today I am ready to pop them on the motor….i have new S&s pieces
@pacificmike95019 ай бұрын
Nice. Enjoy.
@offshore48484 жыл бұрын
Another good video Mike thanks and I'm happy knowing I've been doing those rockers correctly
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank You.
@jobuck8934 жыл бұрын
Another great video I love watching videos on the older Harley stuff
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@horsedood134 жыл бұрын
ALRIGHT MIKE! I just got done with my timing chest after installing new cam, checking end plays and such and buttoned it all up today. Sunday I will spend polishing my chrome rocker boxes and mounting them to my new heads and heading toward finishing off the new top end. So this vid is up to speed with what I'm up to this weekend on my shovel. 72 FX Shovel with 4-5/8 S&S 3-7/16 stock/standard bore stroker kit / Forged pistons w/ 9:1 compression. Stock type heads, Andrews A2 cam, solid lifters. Nothing too wild..trying to renew the old girl into an all around daily rider with a little extra zip that "HOPEFULLY" runs OK on regular gas when needed. LOL We shall see........ As usual .... ANOTHER GREAT VID MAN! Keep em coming. & THANK YOU! :)
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Enjoy that fresh motor.
@horsedood134 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 The hardest part is going easy until it's properly broke in. (grin) Still will have some new paint & wiring clean up to do...but Spring has sprung in the midwest it seems....so gotta stop screwing around and finish up.
@Savage-lx5yj4 жыл бұрын
As always, awesome! Thanks Mike! We lost audio when the mic dropped, bummer because we missed a few minutes of your experience! Thanks for all ya do man!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. You know, I watched the video. There was nothing missed, just me trying to keep up the handwork with the talk.
@ritchyspolishing54714 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike . Always rewarding videos . Thanks for sharing . Tell us again stories of shovels .......
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
The cool part is, "They can't talk."
@ElectraWillem4 жыл бұрын
The best spend 30 minutes today. Great job !
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@tommydemis90942 жыл бұрын
Mike.... thank you SO MUCH for this video (and the trouble you had having IT grab)... My "CAP" seals were leaking and I could NOT get one of the caps to unscrew (The far LEFT one)!!! I was freaking out thinking the threads were stripped but then I remembered this video and I confirmed the entire shaft was spinning in the rocker box... LONG story short.... I had to really tighten the nut on the other side, and heat up the cap with MAP gas... and use my impact gun to jolt the cap free!!! WHEW!!! THANX again, you made me a happy camper!! 👍👍
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Not my favorite design feature, but I do love Shovelheads.
@patrickkatkaew98434 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for Great 👍🏻 video more shovelhead please you are master!! i’m a beginner for shovelhead builder!! i need more learn Thanks Mike
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Go to our video playlists and look at what we have. There's quite a bit there, but, you'll need to go to our KZbin Channel on a computer and go to "Playlists."
@norsemencustomcycles72892 жыл бұрын
Have to say, I really enjoy your channel! Thank you!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@DeeInTheHouse4 жыл бұрын
Dang it's getting pretty exciting with the new build coming !! I love where you're going with it and look forward to your build !! Take care.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@royboy35974 жыл бұрын
Day light savings time cost me an hour today. And you cost me another half hour! LOL. Great work Mike and camera man Mike. I have an 03 anniversary twin cam springer. I like the bike, but it wasn't like my old shovel head. So l bought a 77 FLH. BOY AM I GOING TO BE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS!!! Like you l love my Shovels. Looking forward to the coming bike build.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I've been putting different categories in "Playlists." Check out the Shovelhead list.
@ninjawarrior636 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike I absolutely am loving your videos very very instructional very well explained and I really enjoy working on motorcycles my self yur amazing my friend
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank You.
@ninjawarrior636 Жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 very welcome my friend
@elsdp-45604 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU...for sharing. Great show my friend, enjoyed very much.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@erwinballings91554 жыл бұрын
I can 't wait to see the end of the project Mike, thanks.👍😄
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Me too. I wanna ride it. But, lots to do in all departments first.
@marcuslambert21624 жыл бұрын
reminds me of watching my uncle work when i was 13 @ his modest Harley/job shop i got to learn in return you would find me at the buffing wheel polishing those to a mirror finish before they went back on,thx for sharing .
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Great way to grow up.
@timmix3314 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to your videos and updates on the new build your TEEZING us with.👍🖖
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Sorry. I've been waiting so long for this build that I'm savoring it.
@ericstechnij1444 жыл бұрын
Mike is reserved one of the viewers that I like your videos and I like to see more done on the project bike when you get all the parts talk to you soon bye
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@Gallows_Motorcycle4 жыл бұрын
what a great and calm voice to listen to. Grts from Belgium
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Glad we agree with you.
@haroldscheg59824 жыл бұрын
Good stuff mike, cant wait to see the build progress
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I'm kinda chompin' at the bit.
@alanmcclusky4 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend of course I have subscribed and we all love the shovelhead well nearly all of us best regards my friend from the UK I went to view a shovelhead a few months ago but it was not in my budget range but you have inspired me to try and find one that I can afford regards again Alan from the UK
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. and, Happy Hunting!
@RandyLahey874 жыл бұрын
Right on mike! Can't wait to see how your new bike comes along.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@morteneide38572 ай бұрын
You are brilliant! Thanks from Norway:)
@pacificmike95012 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@JacquelineNelson-c4n10 ай бұрын
Another great show. Mike. Your methods are the best. Lemay.
@pacificmike950110 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@garryfuller34004 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing great job as usual.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@crspcritter4 жыл бұрын
Right on mike ; many thanks fer the tips . Doing rocker boxs install any day 👍🏻 . Baked on gaskets on head no fun removing . Part by part I know. I’ve got 12 grand in my shovelhead. Special construction. In softail frame . Looks like Jim dandy start to new project there . ✊👍🏻
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@crspcritter4 жыл бұрын
Pacific Mike got em in ; referred back to you video. Thank you -
@crspcritter4 жыл бұрын
Pacific Mike Head gaskets next -
@briandivelbliss3281 Жыл бұрын
By the way excellent work learned a lot watching you
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@tommontague57214 жыл бұрын
I'm at the age when I'm working on a bike in the garage on the lift and I drop something I now have a debate in my head if it's worth me going to the ground to get it. 7out of10 time the answer is no....lol..... Fun Video Mike....Thanks.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. You know, I get it. I thought, about 40 some years ago, the coolest thing I'd ever seen was an airlift for a motorcycle. I still think so.
@johnc40904 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike just discovered your channel...subscribed! Love watching you work it's like watching an artist. I wish I had a fraction of your knowledge and skill,I'm one of those blokes with five thumbs.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.Thank You.
@elizabethpedro31034 жыл бұрын
Very cool Mike!....prefer pain ....thanks for video..
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I think you meant "Pan." But, I believe, in my humble opinion, "Man and Woman Do Not Live By One Motorcycle Alone." In time, a Shovel and a Pan, maybe more.
@docholiday10344 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike? 👍👍👍
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@pugloverg66714 жыл бұрын
Great video looking forward to tour next project bike....and for the record I didn’t hear you putting a hand out asking for cash....people here love your video and might want to be a part of them....see you on the road lol
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@MatrixRage4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been really enjoying watching your videos. You are like the Bob Ross of vintage iron, very detailed videos, good advice. I’m a shovel guy, wouldn’t mind seeing you put the cylinders on (you did the head video, but I don’t believe I’ve seen one for the cylinders). Thanks for separating out playlists for us, really handy.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I'm going to do it soon.
@MatrixRage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mike! Keep putting out this great content. Just put my top end back together, wish I’d have watched these first. Going to get a multi material head gasket (looks like they are from cyco gasket? You mentioned preferring them in a couple vids.
@micmcbane87264 жыл бұрын
Check this mike. Got a 78 shovel bored to 80. Stainless valves, high dome pistons, 10 to 1 compression. Got a tick in the motor, as the motor grows the noise gets louder. I believe it’s brass valve seal seats. It scores the rear jug. Your opinion.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
You need some careful inspection. Pull the rear cylinder and feel the rod. Check the wrist pin. Be sure and put rags between the cylinder and the case before you lift the cylinder off the piston.
@micmcbane87264 жыл бұрын
Pacific Mike thanks. Any clue on the tick?
@tikkabrno Жыл бұрын
Watching every Shovelhead video. All I need now is for my new purchase 1984 FLHS to be shipped from US to Aus 🇦🇺 🤞 it doesn't need any deeper level maintenance. It's just had a complete 20,000 mile service. But, I almost look forward to the day I need to pull the engine down. I like to know for myself that everything is in order and done correctly. Anal i know but it's half the reason I own old things 👍
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
I get it. Thank You.
@61espo4 жыл бұрын
Great info Mike! Thank you!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@JamesCarter-ii4up4 жыл бұрын
Hello and thank you Mike's Garage...
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@kurtruppenthal9506 Жыл бұрын
Good video, Mike. I'll take hot over cold anyday.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Okay.
@marcuslambert21623 жыл бұрын
love this channel & learning from mike & I know i can come here & no political B.S. just learning & serenity. thank you mike for the safe refuge.& sharing you're knowledge
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome. Thank You
@jongray93424 жыл бұрын
Yup....."wasn't right enough"....fine quote I'll borrow...thanks for your time..
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@bobhartman25714 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike. Can't wait too.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Patience is hard to come by. But, so much to do. All things come to he who waits. We'll get there.
@clintdenman3037 Жыл бұрын
I still love my old shovel and while many people seem to put them down they just need a little bit of love,
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
I've been loving mine for 44 1/2 years.
@UncleRobsGarage3 жыл бұрын
I've polished many! Shovelhead rockers I used to be the official polisher of a famous harley dealer he's in the ama hall of fame.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Some of them are such awful castings, the deeper you go, the worse they get.
@robertisotalo7964 жыл бұрын
good vidio mike , nice job
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@billnorth15614 жыл бұрын
great videos Mike, can't wait to see what your building. my wife who has never turned a wrench is getting into your stuff. I do have a couple of questions / curiosities.. 1. what brand torque wrench are you using? I need a better quality one...2. I see you use a far bit of sealents, etc. what is you thoughts on hylomar? ...again, great videos, thanks
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. That torque wrench is a Snap-On. Hylomar has it's places, but I haven't used it in years. I like some of those non-hardening ones that don't come apart, yet, clean off easily. That stuff that feels like paste. If I'm ever afraid it will get into the oil system, I just use white lithium grease.
@ironfungus23154 жыл бұрын
Love those shovelheads
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@edwardcarson74143 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Mike, keepm comin
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. There is currently about 135 videos listed on our KZbin "Homepage."
@ivancounsell4077 Жыл бұрын
Very Specific Mike.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@michaelmitchell59094 жыл бұрын
Very cool Mike!!!!... Im honored to be a subscriber and am excited to see you build this motorcycle!....will youbise the shovel youve been servicing on the last couple videos?...gonna be really cool to watch!...thanks for what you do
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. These are the heads off of my Shovelhead Roadbike. She'll be together soon and I have plans for her.
@carlyandt67484 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! thanks for being you! I got an old Pan Chopper and I would appreciate more stuff on the ol' Pans! Bless you and your family in accordance with the need in Jesus Holy name, Amen!
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@garythorsell50614 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@terrywalsh23492 жыл бұрын
Nice ole girl ! Sure hope you find out the rear cylinder gremlin & throw that cold Mike , all the best bud !
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@johnbrady12114 жыл бұрын
Mike, I recently discovered you channel due to KZbin putting your red Panhead in my recommended videos column. What great content and bikes. So with this crazy shit happening around the world, and me being paralyzed anyway, I'm binge watching your very interesting channel. I like the way you work. I don't care if you do the work the way and pace you want to. It just brings back the memories of my old shop. I think I mentioned that I was paralyzed by a hit and run driver who t-boned me on the way home from work. I always had a project going on. I loved British bikes. I bought my first Brit bike from the money I made working in a meat packing plant. A Triumph TR-6. I was 16 and rode dirt bikes until then. I would be building big v-twins in a few years. But always kept a fondness for British twins. Well, I have a lot of catching up to do on your channel. I look forward to it. Be safe and ride safe... John
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate what you have to say and, I relate. I rode a lot of Triumphs that belonged to my friends when I was in high school. Then, came a Honda, then a 58 Sportster, I built from a basket case in 1969. But, thinking back, my favorite from those, being my early days, was my friend George's TR6.
@micksterboone45174 жыл бұрын
An 80" flattie would be cool in that.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Maybe.
@kreechur40544 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@Freedomfighter9164 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your Videos 💯
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@jefftarver47774 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike ! keep up the great vids thank you !
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@cmonster64 жыл бұрын
I’m an old fart too.my first build was done on the kitchen floor
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
You know, the kitchen is a nice, smooth, cool surface. Not bad.
@LonesomeNomad1374 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for that rigid build.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You. It's gonna take some time. Projects like this do.
@horsedood134 жыл бұрын
Knuck or Flathead frame aye.... I vote Flathead 80 build coming....... Logic is you already own a knuck, a pan & a shovel... it ain't a 45 frame....soooooooooooo. :) I do love a flathead big twin, especially an 80. But will it have a sidecar too???...questions questions (grin).
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Bright man.
@pawns2prizes4 жыл бұрын
Great video mike. 🤘
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@tct9mm1514 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@dougharlow60374 жыл бұрын
1st thanks for the Harley Engine Repairs. What’s the best most reliable engine you would use for everyday use and on long trips? I just love antique cars and motor cycles. The older the better.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Speaking modern day, an Evo. Speaking old days. Panheads were really built to travel. But, the individual bikes built by the individuals who built them for themselves, well, it just depends on the builder.
@dougharlow60374 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike, keep up the great work.
@michaeldonaldson90604 жыл бұрын
Nice 1 Mike thanks for the vid
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@loddude57064 жыл бұрын
(Plunk) . . . #'Silent Mike, Holy bike, all is calm, all is tight. If you chop down your gaskets, take care where you cuts. Invert them together & walk down it's nuts. Sleep in head-is-done pea-ece, sleep in head-is-done peace.'# : )
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Deep, very deep. Pleasant dreams.
@ajkylen4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pacific Mile I’m excited about the new bike build I have a couple of questions so the first question is is that a sugar Bear springer front end I had to ask . Question number 2 after watching when you assemble the rocker box using the roller rockers got me thinking I may have to give it a try on my evolution motor would I have any problems using the roller rockers in my evolution motor I’m running a Andrews Ev 23 cam shaft very mild . Thank you for all your videos and advice.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Thank you. No. That is a Harley Davidson Model VL front end, approximately 1930-1936. Sugar Bear makes his own custom springer front ends. He's an awesome guy. Yes, you can buy roller rocker arms for your Evolution.
@mathewwillette5353 Жыл бұрын
good vid mike
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@richardneufeld84364 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I find your videos very helpful, thanks for all your work in creating them! In your Shovelhead cam end play video you talk about wanting more clearance, what is your advice for an optimal clearance range?
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I like about 11 to 14. But, go with the recommendation of the manufacturer of the camshaft. Also, earlier models specify less clearance. Again, the manufacturer of the motor knows.
@ajkylen4 жыл бұрын
Hello mike so it sounds like you and sugar bear know of each other I have seen a few of his videos. Also have you ever thought about speaking at trade schools or teaching kids how to do what you do my wife and myself and also are dog Kai we all enjoy your wonderful videos we always look forward to watching you thank you again for sharing your knowledge much appreciated .
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank You.
@oldman11102 жыл бұрын
Great video. I really like Mike’s teaching voice. Mike, I put on new rocker covers and when we fired it up, it is rattling very loudly. Checked the valves and they are set correctly. Any ideas?
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Not good. Are the lifters okay? How far did you take it apart? Sounds like you need to "backtrack" what you've done.
@letscheckitout19856 ай бұрын
Love all your videos!! Been a long time watcher!! Wish I could pay you for your time on the phone to chat about me doing my rear cylinder base gasket
@pacificmike95016 ай бұрын
I hope I covered it in the videos. I show it on different models. Go to our homepage. Just go to youtube, type in pacific mike. When you get to our homepage, click on videos. 325 ought to come up. Pick the ones you're working on. If you give me a question and tell me what the bike is, I can hopefully answer your questions in the comment section.
@letscheckitout19856 ай бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 thank you so much for replying Mike!! I appreciate you my man!
@DrErickLopez Жыл бұрын
Awesome video is always Mike Got a silly question , on my 1977 FXE, the rocker box gasket needs to be replaced. Do the push rods need to be readjusted when putting it back together or will it just fit the same once I reinstall the rocker box?
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
There could be a slight difference. Back off the adjusters on your pushrods. Readjust your pushrods after you reassemble it. Take it slow. If you're running hydraulic lifters, be sure and let them bleed down before rotating the motor.
@jakeroberts58854 жыл бұрын
Good evening mike update on that s&s engine with oil blowing out of breathers so I contacted s&s and thay told me sents it was stored for some time thay recommended replacing both springs and ball on top of pump so I did and no shit no problems at all allready put on 400 miles this week and no problems at all kind of odd to me that would be it I get springs stretch and collapse but not sure why that would be it but second I told guy what it was doing he asked how long it been siting so told him and hes like ya change thoses kind of crazy but shit I'm glad it's good to go thanks for everything you do and thanks to everyone ealses that gave me advice take care
@Savage-lx5yj4 жыл бұрын
My evo has that same issue if it sits too long. However, as soon as I ride a few miles the problem stops. I did take the check ball out and clean it, haven't had any issues after that. Shame on me for letting it sit!😁
@jakeroberts58854 жыл бұрын
@@Savage-lx5yj hay buddy ya it's some what common what's happening with yours thoses evos will bleed past pump and fill up engine case so when started scavenger pump dont have time to catch up if u drain engine case befor start up you wouldn't have issues on mine I did drain problem was at high rev it would build up so after about 5 mins on freeway it would build up and then just dump all 3 quarts of oil out the case breather was acting real weird like there was blockage on recovery side but was nothing took hole engine apart didnt find anything replaced thoses springs like s&s said no issues but ya if u just dont let bike sit you would have issues with yours hahaha I just purchased this bike for cheap cuse and new it was stored for some time that's why I went throw everything befor start up have good one ride safe
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@ozzie4444 жыл бұрын
Mike would you prefer to use the rocker box gaskets like the James or Cometic that have the silicone bead already part of the gasket? FYI I also don't care for that sections of gasket that goes across between the two sides. I cut them off too. I think a lot of guys do anyway.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Use what works best for you. Those are leaky spots and take practice to seal.
@scottappenzeller8922 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike I'm doing a top end on a 1983 shovel head when adjusting the push rods is 24 flats correct for this year thank you for your time
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Yes, 24 flats. Don't forget to let them bleed down before rotating to the next valve.
@03utra4 жыл бұрын
Mike, great vids. Can you tell me the thread size for the four rocker box plugs on the right side of the rocker boxes, 81 shovel? Was told it was 1/2-20 but cannot thread oil pressure gauge into the hole. I want to stand the gauge off from the rocker box and inch or so to view better with the seat on but cannot find a piece of pipe that will thread into box.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. I don't have one open right now. But then, all I want to know about oil up there is that the rocker arms and shafts are getting wet with oil. I don't care about pressure up there and I prefer it not get too much. This is not a car engine.
@tarnand63764 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike. Would you share info on what roller rockers you were installing and why these? What kind of sealant were you using? Silicone? Painting the frame vs powdercoating? Possible paint repairs in the future? Thank you, Andrew
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Those roller rockers are from Jim's Machine. The sealant is Loctite Ultra Grey. I like paint and powder coating, depending on what the machine will be used for.
@tarnand63764 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 - Thank you.
@kaseykopplin84194 жыл бұрын
Mr. Rogers if he was a motorcycle guy
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank You.
@kaseykopplin84194 жыл бұрын
Its the way you speak and conduct yourself. Just made me think of Mr. Rogers. Minus the children talk of course. 😀
@debbiescholl45194 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike I got to tell you seeing that frame and the VL front end it takes me back to July of 1965 I bought a 1940 EL in a VL frame and a mess of parts from Big City Sales on Florence av. in L A for 40 dollars and he told me ( the man you had the shop) any thing out there that looks like you could use take it it is the triumphs and BSAs that are making me my money . if we would have just knowen how rich would we be ? I had a crocker motor # 38 for years and sold it for a song back in the day . any way mike love your shows GOD BLESS ...Bill I love that your building a bober but PLEASE don't for get your hack I am still trying to send you pic of my 1993 FXRP with a Harley side car on her ,,,,,,,,,,Bill
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Good stories. The way I look at it, "I got to own and enjoy some pretty cool stuff." That's not bad. Luckily, I learned to hang on to some of it. I don't care what it's worth, I get to ride it. Other than that, nothing is stopped. Just playing "Catchup."
@tomconte17652 ай бұрын
Love your videos, Mike! What total timing advance would you set for a 93ci shovelhead with dual plug STD heads?
@pacificmike95012 ай бұрын
Just an educated guess: try 28 degrees.
@raymondperry54074 ай бұрын
In the process of rebuilding my 64 shovel. 1st time tearing down. Wanting to replace miscellaneous collection of hardware with nice matching studs / nuts etc. Was curious if you had any recommendations?
@pacificmike95014 ай бұрын
Colony reproduces all of those fasteners and makes them up in small or large sets, whatever you need. Most of the major aftermarket suppliers carry them. They are all over my personal bikes.
@gunnslinger77746 ай бұрын
Hey Mike I have a Shovelhead that runs great but when I bought it it had regular locking nuts on the rocker shafts.. You had mentions that when you tighten them you tighten good and tight so if someone retightens them they won’t seize the rockers.. Little worried if I replace nuts with the right ones and tighten it could be a problem… Am I missing something They do weep ever so slightly as well Thanks Your vid’s are great BTW
@pacificmike95016 ай бұрын
You kind of learn a few tricks as you go. On the ends where thr hex nuts go, there's thin washers I ususally put a little Ultra grey on. I install the O-rings on the other end with white lithium grease. If you don't have the heads and rocker boxes off, I suggest you do what you're doing, then reach up in there with a pushrod (no cover) ane see if you can move the rocker arm back and forth a little. If so, it won't be seizing.
@alissarobertson88403 жыл бұрын
Mike what gaskets you using. I used James in 89 not paper and 32 years later and about 33K on the motor still no leaks on the top end. I have a bit of a drip someplace in the bottom end or it is the gesr box.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I can't see it from here. Gaskets and seals just keep getting better.
@martingibson-n8u6 ай бұрын
Hi I have a 83 shovel and I have ticking noise that gets faster with acceleration the ticking is so fast it’s almost a vibration noise could it be the rocker arms maybe need new bushes the engine was rebuilt 5000 miles ago let me know if this something you may know I understand it’s difficult with you hearing it Great videos thanks
@pacificmike95016 ай бұрын
It's a little hard to diagnose long distance. But, get a long skinny screwdriver. Put the screw end on different parts of your motor. Put the handle up to your ear. It will telescope right up the shaft of a long skinny screwdriver. With the motor running, touch to the cyliner heads, the rocker boxes, the crankcases, and the lifter blocks and pushrod tubes. Ticks occur in a lot of places, more at the valve lifters than anywhere else, especially the front exhaust lifter.
@robertdees21794 жыл бұрын
Mike ,one question, can you use mid to late 70s heads on older 66-69 shovel heads ? I am a first time builder.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
Yes. But, there are limitations on '80-81 heads.
@bhight1004 жыл бұрын
I'm building a hard tail bobber chopper, literally from the ground up, any advice on finding a low cost Harley 883 engine and wire kit, all I have is the front forks, spring seat, frame, wheels and tires.
@pacificmike95014 жыл бұрын
I have no idea. Any advertising papers where you live? How about "Craig's List," E-Bay, Offer Up? Good stuff is wherever you find it. Any local shop?
@and1globetrot004 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! Do you like using rtv on plain gaskets more compared to the ones with the silicone bead already on the gasket?