Thanks for this video. I’ve got a 1977 iron head that’s getting way more fuel to one cylinder. Gas is coming out the exhaust pipe on that cylinder and it fouled the plug. Also the gas flows out the carb overflow when not running if the petcock is let on. I’m thinking the overflow has to do with the float but wasn’t sure if that would cause the front cylinder to get way more gas than the rear cylinder. I replaced the fouled plug and both cylinders are firing but that front one is still much richer/gas coming out of the exhaust. Any ideas?
For sure you've got a float problem in the carb. You may have other problems as well, but I'd start there, then see what's what after you have that sorted.
@@TheJeffMiller yes sir. Just getting the carb back on. That little wire that runs across the top of the spring on the float needle had gotten wedged over the tip of the float tab tip keeping it all the way out. That wire is offset of the float needle spring so I turned it a 180 which I’m hoping prevents this happening again. Thanks for the response.
Not sure what you're asking. Removing the heads is just a matter of unbolting the rockers and then the head bolts. The only caution on those (the head bolts, that is) is that you want to loosen them gradually. Like 1/8 turn on each of the four, in sequence, until they are all loose. The only special tool I used on this was the wrist pin remover. Over time, a little shoulder can form on the hole in the piston that holds the wrist pin, making the pins hard to remove. The puller solves that.
Hey JD, I noticed you didnt have to take the motor out to pull the heads off. But I also notice you dont have a stock frame. I've got a small oil leak coming out of my rear lower head gasket and I need to fix it before it becomes a real problem. Do you think I'll have to pull the engine out of the bike to change that gasket? I dont think so but you far from stock frame has me second guessing myself. Thanks dude, your videos are funny keep it up 🤙oh and your hard tail sporty is pretty sick 😎
You should be good. The only complication is that getting the top off of the rear rocker can be really snug. Might have to grind down an allen wrench to get it to fit.
I wouldn't go so far as garbage. But a twin cylinder definitely is subject to issue when overbuilt. In my opinion. Stock is about right. Low compression Motors just last longer. V twin push rod motors are an old design. But easy to work on to a degree. I just wish parts were cheaper.
I like your kicker and magneto.
those cometic MLS gaskets... fantastic. Nice job on the bike, enjoy- ride safe
Love John Candy.... The good ones always die young. This one is your best editing to date! Only thing missing was you driving out of the driveway.
Appreciate that. Been working on it. Cheers!
Sweet ride. Makes me think about a chop build.
Thanks for this video. I’ve got a 1977 iron head that’s getting way more fuel to one cylinder. Gas is coming out the exhaust pipe on that cylinder and it fouled the plug. Also the gas flows out the carb overflow when not running if the petcock is let on. I’m thinking the overflow has to do with the float but wasn’t sure if that would cause the front cylinder to get way more gas than the rear cylinder. I replaced the fouled plug and both cylinders are firing but that front one is still much richer/gas coming out of the exhaust. Any ideas?
For sure you've got a float problem in the carb. You may have other problems as well, but I'd start there, then see what's what after you have that sorted.
@@TheJeffMiller yes sir. Just getting the carb back on. That little wire that runs across the top of the spring on the float needle had gotten wedged over the tip of the float tab tip keeping it all the way out. That wire is offset of the float needle spring so I turned it a 180 which I’m hoping prevents this happening again. Thanks for the response.
I have to remove a twin cam head at work this morning.
What was that tool you used to pull the heads off the piston??
Not sure what you're asking. Removing the heads is just a matter of unbolting the rockers and then the head bolts. The only caution on those (the head bolts, that is) is that you want to loosen them gradually. Like 1/8 turn on each of the four, in sequence, until they are all loose.
The only special tool I used on this was the wrist pin remover. Over time, a little shoulder can form on the hole in the piston that holds the wrist pin, making the pins hard to remove. The puller solves that.
Hey JD, I noticed you didnt have to take the motor out to pull the heads off. But I also notice you dont have a stock frame. I've got a small oil leak coming out of my rear lower head gasket and I need to fix it before it becomes a real problem. Do you think I'll have to pull the engine out of the bike to change that gasket? I dont think so but you far from stock frame has me second guessing myself. Thanks dude, your videos are funny keep it up 🤙oh and your hard tail sporty is pretty sick 😎
You should be good. The only complication is that getting the top off of the rear rocker can be really snug. Might have to grind down an allen wrench to get it to fit.
@@TheJeffMiller Thanks JD, have a good one man 🤙
Wish you didnt speed up the process would've liked to see the whole process
2006 street glide, SHUT OFF ON THE FREEWAY BEFORE THAT HEARD POPPIN COMING OUT OF THE PIPES ALSO SMOKE OUT OF BREATHER…. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
No idea. Could be any number of things.
Start with a compression check and go from there.
@@TheJeffMiller THANKS 🙏🏽
What year is the bike
Motor is out of a 1997
Anybody want to buy a dyna lol.
Harleys are garbage. I've replaced more head and base gaskets then I should.
I wouldn't go so far as garbage. But a twin cylinder definitely is subject to issue when overbuilt. In my opinion. Stock is about right. Low compression Motors just last longer. V twin push rod motors are an old design. But easy to work on to a degree. I just wish parts were cheaper.