I remember many a sleepless nights truing fly-wheels---- Like you it was easier to work at night less foot traffic, lol My first Harley a 71 Iron head, Now over 40 years later and 23 Harleys I finally got my 2nd twin cam. Can't say much cause my knowledge is old school and all my equipment is long since gone. Thanks again for all the great memories. Wishing you the best New Year and same to the CREW......
i have a question? you welded up the the hole at 13:52 why did you do that? i restaurate a 1973 XLH engine the stamp numbers say it a 1972 case so i guess i have the same engine is this hole bad? thank you so much for your videos it is a very good help !! greetings from switzerland
That hole is stupid.....one day I look and I got 3 quarts of oil on the primary side! I did not weld, I tapped a 10/32 or 8/32 and red loctite a brass screw....done. But I would have welded it off cases were apart.....always listen to the Ironhead Wizard....TATRO or you will turn into a toad...🐸
I remember many a sleepless nights truing fly-wheels---- Like you it was easier to work at night less foot traffic, lol My first Harley a 71 Iron head, Now over 40 years later and 23 Harleys I finally got my 2nd twin cam. Can't say much cause my knowledge is old school and all my equipment is long since gone. Thanks again for all the great memories. Wishing you the best New Year and same to the CREW......
when both needles stay that means flywheel is true, now I understand. Thanks for the video.
i have a question?
you welded up the the hole at 13:52
why did you do that?
i restaurate a 1973 XLH engine the stamp numbers say it a 1972 case
so i guess i have the same engine
is this hole bad?
thank you so much for your videos it is a very good help !!
greetings from switzerland
it is not needed and leaks into the primary side of the case. your call on what you want to do.
tatro
Thank you - i will close it like you did
That hole is stupid.....one day I look and I got 3 quarts of oil on the primary side! I did not weld, I tapped a 10/32 or 8/32 and red loctite a brass screw....done. But I would have welded it off cases were apart.....always listen to the Ironhead Wizard....TATRO or you will turn into a toad...🐸
if you don't have a hammer like what your using ,what kind would you suggest .
would a dead blow hammer be to much ?
one tin can, lots of old wheel weights, some heat and a handle is all you need. make it. where did you think my hammer came from.
tatro
When you hit the crank with the hammer, is that to straighten it, or is it just because you're mad at it for being crooked?
yes
How about JB Weld and a coin to cover that vent hole thing?
heat, oil and pressure. your call. my way does work.
tatro
what do you think caused the flywheel to be not true
someone rode the bike. it just happens.
tatro