How I changed out my Cam Chain Tensioners on my Twin Cam Harley on a budget! (I spent less than $350 including specialty tools)
There is an extreme danger to cam chain tensioners over 30K miles on the Twin Cam Harleys from 1999 to 2006. Tensioners are coming apart and destroying engines. CHECK YOURS NOW if you have over 30K miles.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Specialty Tools
03:58 Push Rods Removal
09:03 Lock Tappets in Place
10:00 Sprockets Removal
13:57 Cam Plate Removal
18:06 Secondary Tensioner Replacement
22:22 Cam Plate Reinstall
26:00 Primary Tensioner Install
27:03 Sprockets Install
Links:
For my 2004 Electra Glide Ultra Classic
Primary Tensioner:
https://www.denniskirk.com/drag-specialties/primary-cam-chain-tensioner-0950-0960.p1404042.prd/1404042.sku
Secondary Tensioner:
https://www.denniskirk.com/drag-specialties/secondary-cam-chain-tensioner-0950-0961.p1404043.prd/1404043.sku
Gasket:
https://www.denniskirk.com/cometic/afm-series-cam-cover-gasket-c9575f5.ph26399.prd/H26399.sku
Adjustable Push Rod and cover Kit:
Search on eBay for Lentes Adjustable Push Rods
O-rings, snap rings and spark plugs from Harley Dealer
Specialty Tools
Twin Cam Chain Shoe Tool:
https://www.denniskirk.com/v-twin-manufacturing/twin-cam-chain-shoe-tool.p285762.prd/285762.sku
Unloader Tool:
https://amzn.to/3Wrssgu
Sprocket Locking Tool:
https://amzn.to/3YvNLAg
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