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07-02-2009, 09:28 AM
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Future Rebuild
Hey guys, I'm thinking about having my motor rebuilt over the winter months. I know it's a bit early to be discussing it, but I like to get as many ideas and opinions as I can in order to make a good decision.
Will Harley rebuild my engine? Are there any good crate engines? Anyone know of any rebuilders in the Chicagoland/Northern Illinois area? Thanks
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07-02-2009, 09:32 AM
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look up an indy shop in your area, will probably get a better job done for a rebuild, or, get a good manual, and do it yourself, will be a rewarding experience
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07-02-2009, 09:35 AM
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I'd find a reputable Indy shop to rebuild your engine, before I paid a dealer, that has no mechanics that even worked on a shovelhead, or weren't born before 1975......
Generally, unless crank run-out isn't within spec, the top end is the only thing you'll need to freshen up. Valves and seats, guides, pitons, rings and bore. You can add all sorts of fancy-schmancy things to it, but in reality, stock works the best and keeps it simple and reliable.
If you wanted, you could always throw a little more cam in it, and update the lifters and pushrods. A new oil pump isn't a bad idea either.......
Not knowing how mechainically inclined you are, It's not too difficult. I rebuilt a few shovels, and there are a few special tools, but not that many. You may do something wrong and have to correct it later, (I did...) but that's how you learn.
A manual is a MUST for something like this, but at all costs......don;t take it to a dealer.
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07-02-2009, 10:11 AM
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I'm not sure what you guys mean by an Indy shop.
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07-02-2009, 10:20 AM
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Mentally unstable.
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I'm not sure what you guys mean by an Indy shop.
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Independantl y owned motorcycle repair facilty.
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DISCLAIMER: Any information, advice or child raising tips I give on this forum should be taken with a grain of salt, 8 hours sleep and at least 6 beers.
Following my instructions will likely lead to death, mental retardation and/or bodily injury, consistant with eating lead-based paint chips, and by doing so, will release me, my family and my dog from any legal action(s) for listening to anything I recommended.
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07-02-2009, 10:24 AM
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I thought you were suggesting I find a shop in Indiana. 
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07-02-2009, 11:29 AM
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07-02-2009, 11:33 AM
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when did it start 4u
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lol , I would go for it I will be doing one about the same time hopefully, if I can find one so all the dumb questions will prob be asked by me, there are a lot of good websites for shovels and have a lot of good stuff to read about them, I would do it my self but I like to work on things
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07-02-2009, 12:52 PM
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07-03-2009, 09:23 AM
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Probably wouldn't be able to find a dealer to work on a shovelhead. I'd agree with the rest of the posters. Find an indy shop or just a machinist. It's not difficult to disassemble. Bring the heads and sleeves to the machinist to work on and when he's done put it together yourself. It's not to difficult and the learning experience will be well worth it come next riding season.
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