Solving the "Bad Parts" Problem Final Assembly Shovelhead Rebuild When Parts Don't Fit Never Give Up
Join us this week as we tackle the final assembly and get Margaret back on the road! From torquing the heads and setting the valves to fighting with "bad parts" that refuse to fit, we’re powering through the frustration to get that "Knees in the Breeze" feeling. Join us and Like, Subscribe, comment and share us out there! Play Safe! If you’re rebuilding a Shovelhead, Evolution, or early Harley-Davidson, 4 or 5 speeds, these videos will walk you through the exact issues you’ll face — and how to solve them without the fluff. What you will Learn in this Video . How to Torque Heads & Sequence Spec Sheet . How to Calculate Torque Wrench Extensions . Head Bolt Torque Sequence Spec Sheet . How toInstall Intake Manifolds, Pushrods & Exhaust . Adjusting Valve Lifters for a smooth ride . Troubleshooting parts fitment issues . How to Install Manifold Clamps . Rocker Box Oil Check . Special Tips Chapters 00:00 Musical Intro 00:49 Intro 01:06 Snugging up the Head Bolts 02:04 Torqueing Head Bolts 02:30 Torque Wrench Extention Calculator 02:39 Final Head Torque 03:17 Torque Pattern Spec Sheet 03:32 Install Intake Manifold 05:47 Install Pushrods 06:13 Adjusting Valve Lifters 13:59 Install Upper Pushrod Clips 14:16 Special Tool 15:40 Preparing Carb and Lines 16:15 Install Mainfold Clamps 18:49 Carb O Ring Tip 19:25 Install Carberator 20:44 Install Air Breather Special Tips 22:45 Install Exhaust 23:11 Getting Aggravated 24:55 Install Heat Shields Problems 31:00 Install Gas Tank 31:22 Checking for Oil at Rocker Boxes 32:42 Engine Start 34:51 Out for a Test Ride 38:15 Outro ----------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoyed the content or found it helpful, you can “Buy me a Coffee” using the link below. Your support helps keep the channel going — thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsmytim... Subscribe for More Harley Rebuilds Thanks for visiting our channel. Subscribe, comment, like, and ring the bell to get notifications of the newest videos when they come out. Appreciate every one of you who shows up, shares knowledge, and keeps these old Harleys alive. / @itsmytimeletsgo -------------------- Shout Outs - Channels Worth Checking Out: Hippies Chopper Corner: / @hippieschoppercorner Slick Heads Custom Cycles: / @slickheadcustomcycles This Old Chopper: / @thisoldchopper -------------------- Some tools and products that I use: Emanualonline (Get your manual): https://shrsl.com/4hlm3 Gooloo Tire Inflator (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/3ZaWaYs CASOMAN Impact Socket Set (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/4ga99jZ Accusize Dial Bore Gauge Set (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/3CRphZm VOTOER Micro Pencil Die Grinder (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/3CKQzR2 -------------------- Disclaimer: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase products using the links included, I may receive a commission; however, there is NO additional charge to you. If you opt to use anything I share, you do so at YOUR OWN RISK and take full responsibility for the outcome. Any advice and information shared on my channel is general only and does not take into account your particular circumstances and needs. Thank You! #HarleyDavidsonShovelhead #MotorcycleRestoration #harleyrockerboxrebuild

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