Thank you so much for these videos... I'm a first timer with working on a Harley and your videos helped me so much...Love the videos and your hard work and keep on doing you my man....
My Harley kit had o-rings that go on the jug dowel pins but the OE head gasket dowel opening was not large enough to accommodate it. Did I mess up by leaving them off?
Question. I have rear head leaking on sportster guess i should probably change both front and rear, would i need to take the piston off just for head gasket or should i go ahead and replace the piston rings not to much experience on that. Thx
I have one small issue with my head gaskets. When trial fitting, I noticed the gasket overhung one of the cylinder bores by a few thousandths on one side, no matter which gasket I used. I simply ovaled the dowel holes in the gasket slightly with a Dremel so I could center the gasket over the bore. When I install the top end (tomorrow, I hope) I'll simply hook a wire in one of the brass grommets in the gasket and hold it in position while I install the head and torque it.
A quick question if I may. I'm not from a Harley background but I have to install a head on a 2015 1200 Sportster xlc. All standard original parts from Harley. Do I follow the torque settings that you say or the manual setting ie torque up then loosen then quarter turn? Thanks.
Always use the correct procedure for the type of head gaskets you're using. The factory procedure is for composition type head gaskets. The procedure we show is for multi-layer-steel (MLS) head gaskets.
I have 2002 sportster 883. I don't have a service manual. Trying to figure out pistons positioning as well as rings. All of my stuff is original no aftermarket parts. Please help. Thanks.
Hi Dan. I have a 2002 model and I bought the one piece billet push rod bottoms of you. Can I also fit them on mine then without taking the head's off again or is that only possible with the standard single bases ? Thanks
Hi Jak You do not need to take the heads off to replace the standard pushrod bases with our pushrod tube base kit. The next video we put out will be on how to install our pushrod tube base kit. keep an eye out.
There's an issue with the rear cylinder on an 03 fxdl when torquing down the head bolts while in the frame. The gas tank frame is directly over the rear cylinder and there isnt enough headroom for a torque wrench. All I can do is torque a bolt or two by going a quarter turn at a time with a small 1/4 inch ratchet.
Unfortunately, yes, on a 2004+ model the head has to come off to get the pushrod covers out. Unlike the 1991-2003 design, which only requires the rocker box to be removed.
Hay man I have a problem....I put on new screaming eagle heads on my 2012 Harley-Davidson sportster 72 1200 custom. And now oil is coming out from the rocker boxes and in to my intake in to my air filter. I don't understand it.....I've been through it about 6 time or more😢
So is the torque sequence you're following reccomend for all heads, or just for your kits? Has it changed across the board and the torque sequence in my manual is now incorrect? I'm riding a 97 1200C.
The torque sequence is specific to the type of head gaskets used. If using MLS type gaskets, torque as we show. If using composition type gaskets, torque per the service manual.
Hey I'm wondering what size torque wrench you're using? The 12 point socket I ordered is a half inch drive. Problem is I'm having a hell of a time finding a 1/2 in torque wrench that goes lower than 20 ft lbs. Thanks.
Hi George No, The intake manifold flange area is not machined as deep as the 07 later sportster 883/1200 heads. So the throttle body for the sportsters wont fit on the buell heads. Now, if you were going to run a carburator on the later model buell, than the buell heads would work.
Omg i have a 99 sporster 883 for a project bike . I broke a bolt in the cylinder head I think I made matters worst trying to extract out the bolt . Advice without replacing the the whole front cylinder
Through the 2003 model year, the pushrod covers could be easily installed with the heads in place. Starting in 2004, that was no longer possible. I can't tell you how many times I made that mistake, for YEARS after that. Old habits die hard.
No, we avoid adjustable pushrods. They are not as reliable, and heavier for a given strength, they add cost, and when using hydraulic lifters, they do nothing for you. A strong heat treated chrome moly pushrod with Mae West ends is far better.
Poor use of a click type torque wrench shown at 14:30 to 14:40. You stopped your movement of the wrench, short of hearing the click. Upon resetting the wrench, it clicked before the bolt moved. That causes an inaccurate torque of the bolt. That is because it takes 25% more torque to get a bolt moving again, once partially torqued. You didn't do that during any other phase. However, best not to develop bad habits while using a torque wrench. If the wrench clicks at the start of a swing of the wrench, without any movement, loosen the bolt slightly and start again.
When I have enough money for the kit, my Sportster will owe it's rejuvenated heart to these videos.
Thank you so much for these videos... I'm a first timer with working on a Harley and your videos helped me so much...Love the videos and your hard work and keep on doing you my man....
Every time I watch you video I am inspired. I love learning from you.
You would make a great shop teacher, Dan.
Thanks again guys for the attention and service ! 1250 all done and loving it ! All the tech vids made it easy...
Great job covering all of the minor but important details!
You should show doing this on a late model where you have to put the push rod tubes in. Many don't get the o rings in correctly.
Absolut geniale beschrieben und endlich mal Wissen neben dem Handbuch, eben von Machern
My Harley kit had o-rings that go on the jug dowel pins but the OE head gasket dowel opening was not large enough to accommodate it. Did I mess up by leaving them off?
Who gives that thumb down? Seriously, that help for nothing. Tank you.
Question. I have rear head leaking on sportster guess i should probably change both front and rear, would i need to take the piston off just for head gasket or should i go ahead and replace the piston rings not to much experience on that. Thx
I have one small issue with my head gaskets. When trial fitting, I noticed the gasket overhung one of the cylinder bores by a few thousandths on one side, no matter which gasket I used. I simply ovaled the dowel holes in the gasket slightly with a Dremel so I could center the gasket over the bore. When I install the top end (tomorrow, I hope) I'll simply hook a wire in one of the brass grommets in the gasket and hold it in position while I install the head and torque it.
A quick question if I may. I'm not from a Harley background but I have to install a head on a 2015 1200 Sportster xlc. All standard original parts from Harley. Do I follow the torque settings that you say or the manual setting ie torque up then loosen then quarter turn? Thanks.
Always use the correct procedure for the type of head gaskets you're using. The factory procedure is for composition type head gaskets. The procedure we show is for multi-layer-steel (MLS) head gaskets.
I have 2002 sportster 883. I don't have a service manual. Trying to figure out pistons positioning as well as rings. All of my stuff is original no aftermarket parts. Please help. Thanks.
Hi Dan. I have a 2002 model and I bought the one piece billet push rod bottoms of you. Can I also fit them on mine then without taking the head's off again or is that only possible with the standard single bases ? Thanks
They can be installed without removing the heads. See the instructions for them here: www.hammerperf.com/xlvalvetrain.shtml#billetbasetips
HAMMER PERFORMANCE Thanks Dan that's really good news
Hi Jak
You do not need to take the heads off to replace the standard pushrod bases with our pushrod tube base kit. The next video we put out will be on how to install our pushrod tube base kit. keep an eye out.
I got a question man I want a 2000 883 with a big bore kit on it and a head gasket blow air out of the side of the motor
There's an issue with the rear cylinder on an 03 fxdl when torquing down the head bolts while in the frame. The gas tank frame is directly over the rear cylinder and there isnt enough headroom for a torque wrench. All I can do is torque a bolt or two by going a quarter turn at a time with a small 1/4 inch ratchet.
I've seen other techs videos where they torque the heads then undo the torque and redo them. Is this necessary?
Neither needed nor advised when using MLS head gaskets
Do you to pull the heads to remove the pushrod covers on a 2010? I’m leaking from the lower o ring after installing a 1275.
Unfortunately, yes, on a 2004+ model the head has to come off to get the pushrod covers out. Unlike the 1991-2003 design, which only requires the rocker box to be removed.
Great job.. love your videos so helpful 👍 wondering if you do a big bore kit for a Buell 2010 984 xb9sx if you could send me a link… thanks
Hay man I have a problem....I put on new screaming eagle heads on my 2012 Harley-Davidson sportster 72 1200 custom. And now oil is coming out from the rocker boxes and in to my intake in to my air filter. I don't understand it.....I've been through it about 6 time or more😢
See common mistake 6.3 at this link: www.hammerperf.com/ttinstallkit.shtml#Mistakes
So is the torque sequence you're following reccomend for all heads, or just for your kits? Has it changed across the board and the torque sequence in my manual is now incorrect? I'm riding a 97 1200C.
The torque sequence is specific to the type of head gaskets used. If using MLS type gaskets, torque as we show. If using composition type gaskets, torque per the service manual.
@@HAMMERPERFORMANCE wicked thanks for the heads up 🤙🏼
Hey I'm wondering what size torque wrench you're using? The 12 point socket I ordered is a half inch drive. Problem is I'm having a hell of a time finding a 1/2 in torque wrench that goes lower than 20 ft lbs. Thanks.
Wow Great Info!! "Cometic torque Specs"
If it can can you tell me if it does everything stuff pop gaskets 83 with a big bow kid on it Harley 1250 Sportster
Awesome! In Hammer Performance I Trust!
Your vids are great! Thanks!
Is it possible to install buell xb12 head on sportster 2008?
Hi George
No, The intake manifold flange area is not machined as deep as the 07 later sportster 883/1200 heads. So the throttle body for the sportsters wont fit on the buell heads. Now, if you were going to run a carburator on the later model buell, than the buell heads would work.
Just installed the hammer 1275 big bore kit on my bobber
how long did it take you?
Omg i have a 99 sporster 883 for a project bike . I broke a bolt in the cylinder head I think I made matters worst trying to extract out the bolt . Advice without replacing the the whole front cylinder
$30 for a Torque wrench! I know this is 3 years later, but the cheapest Torque Wrench I could find online in Australia was about ten times that price!
Posted too quick see you touched on this. Sorry.
9, 14, 22, 35, 42 ft/lbs.
;)
Oh, inside short, outside short, inside long, outside long.
Pro-tip: double check your pushrod o-rings are properly seated.
I just installed heads without installing pushrod tubes :D m****r f****r
Through the 2003 model year, the pushrod covers could be easily installed with the heads in place. Starting in 2004, that was no longer possible. I can't tell you how many times I made that mistake, for YEARS after that. Old habits die hard.
Cuz I can put my hand on the side of the head in this blunt hurry I love it bad and it's backfiring ice pops
I TAKE IT THAT YOU ARE USING ADJUSTABLE PUSHRODS
No, we avoid adjustable pushrods. They are not as reliable, and heavier for a given strength, they add cost, and when using hydraulic lifters, they do nothing for you. A strong heat treated chrome moly pushrod with Mae West ends is far better.
Poor use of a click type torque wrench shown at 14:30 to 14:40. You stopped your movement of the wrench, short of hearing the click. Upon resetting the wrench, it clicked before the bolt moved. That causes an inaccurate torque of the bolt. That is because it takes 25% more torque to get a bolt moving again, once partially torqued. You didn't do that during any other phase. However, best not to develop bad habits while using a torque wrench. If the wrench clicks at the start of a swing of the wrench, without any movement, loosen the bolt slightly and start again.
Anyway can you tell me no more