Took A Risk

[ShadowViper]

Well Guys I took a risk and bought a left case off ebay. The casting numbers are the same inside the case but the production numbers say it was made in 74.

If I remember my gaskets correctly it should be fine. if not I can have the holes tigged in and redrilled and threaded but lets not think of that :) Now after i replace ever think in these cases includng the flywheels I will be fine.


Update I looked alot at the cylinder that seemed to be flaking. With a few soft taps of a hammer off popped a huge chunk of cylinder It was indeed a crack and it was one of my major oil leaks. So I guess I am starting with bare cases and going with it.

Can I install all these bearings and races myself? Like the flywheel ones and the cam needle bearings?

I am still looking for a set of flywheels guys.

[ShadowViper]

UPDATE I am so happy I got the case today looks fine needs cleaned. Match the cases together and gave them a shove together. Grabbed my decent rear cylinder TIGHT fit but went on and came off. I now have a set of cases time to start finding the flywheels and ect...



I need some expert advise. I am going to buy new cams. If someone could look in there V-twin catalog and pick a nice set of cams for me that would be great. More than stock but no headwork.

The only downfall I found was the drain plug has been helicoiled. Not that bad of a thing :) everything lines up. I know I said it but I am so happy the old iron head may run by this winter :) :clap

[dwardy]

I'm no expert on cams so i won't offer a suggestion there. But, keep you eyes on ebay. There always seems to be engine parts available on there.

[barry1967]

Well, in the V-twin catalog you have siftons and andrews

Sifton has 1 for a 1974
PB+...254dur....410lift


Andrews has 5

P.......254D......400/.410lift
PB+... 254D......410/.410lift
Y...... 262D......425/.425lift
R5......254D......445/.445lift
X.......270D......450/.450lift

[Fisherman]

I would recommend (sp?) the Andrews PB+. Great, Great cams. Much better than stock & no engine modifications...

[barry1967]

Found this ad on sportster.org

FOR SALE - PARTS Last Updated: 2005-04-06
DESCRIPTION: ironhead sporty cams from ANDREWS called PB'S they can be put in with no attention to heads or valve spring travel. makes more power from all RPM'S from bottom upwards. $174 for a set of 4 cams. They look very nice. almost new. only 2,000 miles in craig valento's bike. now he has a stroker with bigger cams. nitrogasm@tcq.net

[ShadowViper]

good looking out thanks barry.