Harley Shovelhead Transmission Rebuild: Zero‑Error Final Assembly (3‑Speed w/ Reverse)

We are chasing the perfect shims and final adjustments on this Shovelhead three‑speed with reverse transmission, where thousandths of an inch determine whether these gears sing or scream. This stage of the rebuild demands absolute precision: synchronizing shifter forks, setting countershaft end play, installing seals, repairing damaged studs, and performing the final checks that ensure this vintage Harley gearbox shifts like butter. If you’re rebuilding a Harley 3‑speed, Harley 4‑speed, or any vintage Harley‑Davidson transmission, this video walks through the exact professional techniques required to achieve a flawless final assembly. What You Will Find in This Video: . Counter shaft assembly and installation . Counter shaft end‑play measurement . Shift fork alignment and shim correction . Main gear seal installation . Drive sprocket installation . Helicoil repairs for stripped studs . Final gearbox checks and lubrication . Top cover installation and final assembly steps ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chapters: 00:00 = Introduction 01:04 = Reverse Gear Clearance Check 02:46 = Installing Counter Shaft Bearings 06:27 = Assembling Counter Shaft 07:53 = Installing the Counter Shaft 08:14 = Installing the Counter Shaft Shim 10:29 = Checking C/S End Play Clearance 11:31 = Final Install and Alignment of Countershaft 12:53 = Install Counter Shaft Lock Tab 14:22 = Checking Shift Fork Alignment 17:25 = Replacing Shift Fork Shim 20:23 = Installing Shift Shaft and Shift Forks 21:55 = Checking Shifting Clearances 25:26 = Installing The Main Gear Seal 26:59 = Installing the Gear Spacer Locking Key 27:26 = Installing the Drive Sprocket 28:23 = Installing the Sprocket Lock Tab and Nut 29:57 = Installing Drain Plug Brass Washer and Bolt 30:20 = Installing Kicker Cover Gasket 30:46 = Install Clutch Throw Out Bearing / Kicker Cover 33:37 = Helicoil Repairs, Stripped Stud Holes 36:17 = Helicoil Installation 37:27 = Re-Install Kicker Cover Gasket 37:33 = Re-Install Clutch Throw Out Bearing 37:39 = Re-Install Kicker Cover 38:48 = Re-Cap C/S Shim Spacer Install Clearances 40:08 = Final Lubrication of Gears 40:39 = Install Top Cover Gasket 40:44 = Installation Top Shift Cover 41:50 = Special Tool Tip 42:42 = Installing Shift Cover Screws 44:23 = Installing Double Oil Seals in Lock Nut 45:22 = Outro ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoyed the content, or found it informative, feel free to "Buy me a Coffee at the link below. It is appreciated and helps us keep the channel going. Thank you. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsmytim... Some products, others have asked me about, that I use are listed here: Emanualonline Link. Get your manual here. https://shrsl.com/4hlm3 Here is the link to the Gooloo Tire inflator. AMAZON.ca Canada https://amzn.to/3ZaWaYs CASOMAN 19 Piece 1/2-Inch Drive Standard Impact Socket Set, SAE, Shallow, 3/8" to 1-1/2", Cr-Mo Alloy Steel, Radius Corner Design, Impact Grade AMAZON.ca https://amzn.to/4ga99jZ Accusize Industrial Tools Dial Bore Gauge Set, 1.4-6 inch Measuring Range, 0.0005'' Graduation Interval, Ee20-1406 AMAZON.ca https://amzn.to/3CRphZm VOTOER Pneumatic Air Micro Pencil Die Grinder Polishing Tool Kit, 3mm Chuck Pencil Type Rotary Engraving Cutting Grinding Tool Set, 58000RPM, 90psi AMAZON.ca https://amzn.to/3CKQzR2 Thanks for visiting our channel. “Subscribe”, Comment, Like and Ring the Bell to get notifications of the newest videos when they come out. Thanks for checking us out! Share us out there. Thanks    / @itsmytimeletsgo   Please check out, and support, these other channels that have helped us to grow, and are growing themselves: Check out hippies chopper corner here :    / @hippieschoppercorner   Check out Slick Heads Custom Cycles here :    / @slickheadcustomcycles   You can also check out Gus's sight here :    / @thisoldchopper   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 you take full responsibility for the outcome. Any advice and information shared on my channel is general only and is being shared without taking into account your particular circumstances and needs. Thank You.