Part 3, Changing the Cam In a Harley Panhead

[@joshr8176]

You are the Bob Ross of Motorcycle repair. Great to watch you. You work with what appears so much ease.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I do try. And, I've practiced a lot.

[@godfellas483]

My dad always said "If you have the right tool for the right job, you can do anything"....guess he was right. :-) The garage has always been my favorite part of the house.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. My dad said the same thing. I think they knew a lot of good stuff.

[@miguelormike6424]

Hi, Mike I've been waiting for you to finish your project bike - I've been gone for sometime, but I'm back - Miguel here and I see that your doing great so I'm I now.👌

[@pacificmike9501]

Welcome back! We'll get to it. Life ain't always as convenient as I would like.

[@timojokela4554]

`` Disappearing`` folklore but not because Mike is kind and teaches us. Thank you very much for this!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@JohnTheBlacksmithUSA]

Great video as always. Speaking of specialty tools, I've had good luck in the past pulling bearings from wheels (where there is a spacer and you can't get puller jaws behind the bearing) by using an expanding concrete anchor. This is the kind with the sleeve on the outside that expands much the same way as the cam bearing puller tool you show here. The principle is the same- put the end of the concrete anchor in the bearing and tighten the nut until the sleeve expands. Then on a wheel, I'll flip the wheel over and run a punch or dowel through the other side to drive the anchor (and the bearing it is in) out of the wheel.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. I get it.

[@alstone5257]

I have never done this cam bearing job before, Now i see the right tooling to remove and replace Thanks again Mike for sharing your detailed knowledge. Love your video's !!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for watching

[@safelyanonymous5717]

you sir are truly an incredible mechanic- all i can say is harley would do well to get you somehow with their R&D team all i can say is i'm glad i ride a triumph

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. And, I love Triumphs.

[@davem2720]

Hi Mike. Thanks for the great vids. I just finished lacing a 16 inch rim to a new hub. Your previous video on lacing wheels gave me the info and the confidence to attempt it. You're a good teacher man! Looking forward to learning more. Keep up the good work.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sounds great! Thank You.

[@williamanthony5021]

Dang welcome to Mike's Garage . GREAT OLD H D REPAIR VIDEOS WITH MARVELOUS KNOWLEDGABLE MIKE . KUDOS YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAV ROLE MODELS IN M/ C WORLD . LOV YOU BUD..

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. And, backatcha.

[@pastorbobncc365]

Always love stopping by the garage have a blessed week my friends.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks, you too!

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Specialty tools are a must, makes the job go smooth and Mike you must have a toolbox filled with them. Enjoyed.👍👀

[@pacificmike9501]

No, its a large cabinet.

[@leetownsend46]

You make it look easy thanks friend

[@pacificmike9501]

It's a good design.

[@mrksimm2002]

Thanks for the video, honestly I had an OCD meltdown waiting for the bushing to pop out....lol.. your patience is amazing.. have a great day.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. And, you too.

[@norbertzznagy]

My big pleasure listening and watching your chanel, it calms me down, brings me peace. Thank you Mike, greetings from Hungary

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. That's a tremendous compliment. Take care.

[@norbertzznagy]

it comes through..anybody can see, hear. you're a good man.

[@pacificmike9501]

I'll try to live up to that. Thank You.

[@krogersucks45]

Nice to see a pro at work.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@ronniecurnutt4309]

Mike your definitely a master of your craft !, methodical and very knowledgeable

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow, thanks

[@arthurleino]

Thank you for sharing this. The shop not far from here does work on older motors. Good to know tools needed.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@markb3129]

The right tool always makes the job a lot easier!!!! Great close up camera shots Mike..✌

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet. And Mike has really learned how to show stuff well. He does a great job. Glad you like it.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@trevorhalford8410]

Another GREAT video but I wish you'd make them longer. :) my dyslexia is flared up trying to remember everything in order. LoL

[@pacificmike9501]

I try to give information in a manner that would make me understand it. That's all I know for sure. I've got a few "issues" myself. Lately, I've been putting together playlists and numbering videos. Hopefully, that helps a little.

[@stanleyroberts4381]

Knowledge, and the right tools for the job! Great work as always 😁 , I learned a lot from this one.

[@pacificmike9501]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kennethpascual1312]

Hi Mike great video thanks you do a great job teaching and narrating.Kenny

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanx.

[@michaelmorgan5714]

Ok I'm back Mike. You forgot to remind me to hit the like button at the end of #2. I remembered at the last minute.

[@pacificmike9501]

Welcome back and Thank You.

[@michaelmorgan5714]

Hold on a few minutes Mike I've been gardening and didn't know you did part 2. I've got to go watch that first. Be right back.

[@pacificmike9501]

I won't go anywhere.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@zacheastham1770]

Mike you're the man 🤘 me and my 84 fxr got much love for ya👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Enjoy that FXR.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy Mike, Part-3 PanHead CAM change ... Thanks COOP ...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@dejonsmall9886]

Mike, as usual Right on Point. I love these teaching moments...

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad to hear it

[@juancarlosayala8961]

Awesome......happy Saturday..you really know your shit..A true specialty-Item. Thanks for sharing..

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks! You too!

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

The way motorcycling should be . ! Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

I hope so.

[@johnnybrace]

wow great vid, could listen to Mike all day smooth operator!

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow, thanks!

[@billvandyne4685]

Another great video, Mike. Thanks very much.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank You.

[@billmillar7234]

Smooth as hot butter!!..... Nice job.....interesting damage to the cover....probably just misinstalled

[@pacificmike9501]

The bushing was not pinned and with the damage it now has, can't tell if the alignment was anywhere near close.

[@billlong2600]

I miss billy the kid ,the times we had the life we lived..

[@pacificmike9501]

I understand. Be careful. Not everyone does.

[@97irishflyer]

Very fortunate on the cam cover. Unless you have a self-centering bronze bushing..;-)

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, it's going to be great.

[@oneman1812]

I can only drive, what's been built proofed.

[@pacificmike9501]

That's okay.

[@db13401]

Mike you are great man....

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@williamrenner2504]

Thanks for another great video.

[@pacificmike9501]

Our pleasure! Thank You.

[@ralphtieleman4950]

Good morning Mike, how are you ? Thank you for this video.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I'm good and hope all is well with you.

[@oneman1812]

I only Thumbz down, on those I love!.

[@pacificmike9501]

Excuse me.

[@terrywalsh2349]

Well Mike another great video , p.s. had a fellow mechanic advise me that my 1998 fxd inner (ina or fag bearing) is not a ticking time bomb , to just wait till 30,000 miles or if I here any whine prior to any changout requirement . I currently have 23 , 000 so will run this season & then replace the bearing & perhaps then upgrade the stock n-grind cam !

[@pacificmike9501]

Sounds good to me. I just try not to make predictions.

[@oneman1812]

Love U mike'$!.

[@pacificmike9501]

Good Night.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

IS that a TORRINGTON CAM BEARING Mike ? That's what THEY UPGRADED MY 2 CAM BEARINGS TO WHEN they PUT MY 2 NIGHT PROWLER WOOD CAMS INTO MY 95" TWINKIE.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes it is.

[@kjetillien4677]

Hello Mike! I have 1961 Panhead. At some point in time someone installed solid lifters. I would like to have hydraulics as it originally had. Have got a set of velva Touch like you have on your Shovel if I remember correctly. The cam that was reccomended was the S&S 513G which will give .472 lift in a Pan. My riding style is cruising at low rpm. I think that cam may be too aggresive. What would you suggest? No brands, just cam spec. I concider Andrews EV27. Lift .455 for Pan. Thanks for great videos and all the knowledge you share.

[@pacificmike9501]

Velva Touch lifters usually include their own pushrods. EV stands for Evolution. Panhead and Evolution cams do not interchange. Picking a cam really does depend on the rest of your motor. Be sure your heads are set up for the lift you are wanting to install. Remember that Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution all have different rocker arm ratios. Not the time to mix this stuff up. There are a lot of mild cams available. Read about them in the supplier's catalogs.

[@kjetillien4677]

@@pacificmike9501 Thankyou !

[@pacificmike9501]

Of course. Sorry if I'm a little vague.

[@Popwarner-x1w]

I used to drink a lot of beer when I was working on my shit and sometimes I would take a Hammer to something that wasn't going my way. One time I took a Hammer to my small battery charger and the next morning I realized that there was nothing wrong with the battery charger, I was just Drunk so I was in the mood to smash something.

[@pacificmike9501]

Live and learn.

[@nmpan-shovel]

Hey Mike, I was kind of hoping to see how you R&R that cam bushing and pin it. Do you have another video showing that?

[@pacificmike9501]

No. I usually havw them machined for a needle bearing.

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Real smooth

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@kurtruppenthal9506]

I thought it was an aftermarket pan motor. Or was that just the top end you were talking about earlier?

[@pacificmike9501]

Couldn't tell at first, lots of paint. The heads are aftermarket. The cam cover was something I didn't really identify. I originally assumed wrong, it was an aftermarket motor. It has original 65 cases and now it will have its original cam cover.

[@kenmason6749]

Hey Mike, long time fan. Like to know how to get any videos you have on working on a 1981 super glide. I have taken all components off the frame, baged, tagged n picture of all steps from the tree back. To include the sway arm complete with tire. Like to see anything you have on my bike. Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

Well, there are two Shovelheads I have used on the channel. One of them is my own '77, the other is one that I put the motor and trans together and then demonstrated it. That one is, a Superglide, mine is an FLH. If you go to our KZbin Home page and click on the word "Videos," you will find a bunch of pertinent videos.

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

So the new tire's and no spark is Good and explain's all all oil on my Garage floor. 🤪👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Okayfine

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

@@pacificmike9501 REALLY GOOD JOB ON WRENCH AND FEEL OF THE BEARING. See Experience Truly Does Pay Off With Something Like That. 😜🤪👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes it does. Sometimes, it's all you got to go on.

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

@@pacificmike9501 Seriously, If You Haven't Started Bearing's And Do Not Know How The Edge And Or Ridge Feel's. And Then The Walking In Of A BEARING Like That You Could Easily Damage The Case Of The Bearing. Also One Tiny Piece Of Metal Get's Stuck On One Of Those Needle's. That Keep's It From Turning Efficiently. CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN, 😜🤪👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Amen.

[@thomasprendergast2770]

Nice mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@docstruthers]

Hey Mike. I work the Born Free show do you ever go to it? Be cool to meet and chat and see your knucklehead if you bring it!

[@pacificmike9501]

I'll be there. I was there last year. I will be (I move around a lot) in the Dave Mackie Engineering booth. Be glad to meet you.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@oneman1812]

So glad I brought z blutoofa

[@pacificmike9501]

Good Night.

[@JamanRooney]

Mikr whare can i get that tool cant find one doing cam abd lifyrts on an EVO

[@pacificmike9501]

I believe you are referring to the two tools, one is the cam bearing removal tool and one is the cam bearing installer tool. Any of the aftermarket suppliers of Harley parts generally carry them under "tools."

[@JamanRooney]

@@pacificmike9501 i ordered something from snap on today does not look like yourd though.

[@t.s.racing]

Jaman, Amazon or E-bay. I have every specialty tool for Twin Cam, Evo, and most early Harley engines and transmission and wheels and frame, almost all were purchased online, the older model tools I bought at swap meets. Believe it or not, with the E-bay tools, quite a few are made in U.S.A. by Machinists and or tool makers for 1/3 the price of name brand which I won't mention.

[@flshovelhead]

Jaman, the correct tool for the bearing installation tool is Jims USA Part # 2188. The bearing puller is Jims USA Part # 95760-TB. The tools work on '58 and up panheads, all shovelheads, and all evo engines. That's the tool that Mike was using in the video.

[@pacificmike9501]

The cam bearing tools are from Jim's Machine, sold by most all the major aftermarket suppliers. I wasn't trying to withhold information, other companies make them. Easy to locate on the Internet.

[@tonycurtis6898]

Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@oneman1812]

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[@oneman1812]

Love you, pan knuckles headzz etc...

[@oneman1812]

Michael u rock

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@pacificmike9501]

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[@pacificmike9501]

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[@oneman1812]

I Am, the NuT!.

[@pacificmike9501]

Good.

[@oneman1812]

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[@pacificmike9501]

We're all cool.

[@oneman1812]

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[@pacificmike9501]

Pleasant dreams.