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Jojojeep evo engines are pretty solid. There are a few things I would try. Starting with a pushrod adjustment. It might be just a wee bit too loose and when the engine heats up and expands it could be just enough to start clacking. That would be my step one. Second thing I would do is change the oil. These engines use a thick oil. In my evo I run a 50wt oil. If your oil is degraded and heats up it will change the viscosity and could cause the clank. And if that doesnt do it replace the lifter.
Thanks for the reply. I was wondering what type oil you might recommend for an ironhead? I've heard many different types just wondering your opinion. Thanks again
Dana steele the tech manual calls for straight 50 weight conventional oil. I live in florida so when it gets hott I run 60wt. During the "winter" I run 50wt. In a pinch you can use 20w-50 conventional. Some people swear by 20w-50. Some people use synthetic. Dont be scared to try different oils, they will all work. Find out which one your bike responds to the best and use it. Also little thing I always do when I change oil in an old bike, I cut the oil filter open and look for metal flakes. Sorta lets you know if you have a rebuild coming up.
Marcus I have to disagree with you on the side to side movement, The Harley Manual along with the Clymer's states you do not want any side to side movement you adjust till all the shake is gone and you can barley turn with your fingers.
I'm not putting shims back in. My 72 has shims and they are all worn down and thinned out; my feeling is they only shed metal bits into the engine and that's why harley said not to use them.
Would that keep a motor from starting. I just put in new pistons rings and seals and can't get it to fire. It's getting fuel, I can look down the neck and see it coming from the jet. I've got spark.
mine sound good till the oil get's hot then the front lifter starts to go clack clack clack , im thinking my lifter is bleeding down and I need new lifters , doe's that sound right to you , it's a 1340 evo non solid lifter, please reply as soon as you see this cause soon it's going to the shop with I can't afford . if what I think sound right, let me know what you think, so I can do the lifter job , this is my first Harley so im just guessing that's what's going on . thank's
need to thank you marcus again i got my motor running alot of vids, alot of throwing the harley manual out most of all patience and long hrs i new nothing about the bike a year and half latter i finally got it y so long two shops screwed me bike only ran for after hr and a half and she died, first shop bike sat 5 months called to pull it and a return on my cash deposit, they gave it to me in a box, i re did every thing from crank timing to cams gaskets seals you name it, runs like a son of a bitch and way better then what the shops did for me, no need to ever take it in now so i created my own you tube page to give my thanks to the shops and yous guys can hear her run thank you ruclips.net/video/tt_XSpXq-Ig/видео.html
Wheres the shimming video? lol hurry up damn it. and get someone to hold the camera or get a clamp for it so we can see what your doing better. well done so far though. very insightful.
,thanks for posting this easy to understand video,keep them coming I just bought a 1980 Ironhead and this helps a lot...
Thanx for your help been wanting to adjust for awhile. Very well explained.
Nice video! I was dreading this adjustment, but it looks pretty easy.
Thanks dana! The one in this video is a 1972. If you have an 84 the procedure is still the same.
Jojojeep evo engines are pretty solid. There are a few things I would try. Starting with a pushrod adjustment. It might be just a wee bit too loose and when the engine heats up and expands it could be just enough to start clacking. That would be my step one.
Second thing I would do is change the oil. These engines use a thick oil. In my evo I run a 50wt oil. If your oil is degraded and heats up it will change the viscosity and could cause the clank.
And if that doesnt do it replace the lifter.
Thanks, great presentation.
Thanks! go ahead and hit that subscribe man, I'm going to start posting a lot more. I think the 8 year break was enough lol.
Thank you for the video I got it makes the first time the most easy
Thanks for the reply. I was wondering what type oil you might recommend for an ironhead? I've heard many different types just wondering your opinion. Thanks again
Ok cool, thanks for the info. What part of fl? I'm from west palm (lake worth). I hope to be back down there one day. Thanks again for the feed back.
thanks for the info very helpful guy
Dana steele the tech manual calls for straight 50 weight conventional oil. I live in florida so when it gets hott I run 60wt. During the "winter" I run 50wt. In a pinch you can use 20w-50 conventional. Some people swear by 20w-50. Some people use synthetic. Dont be scared to try different oils, they will all work. Find out which one your bike responds to the best and use it.
Also little thing I always do when I change oil in an old bike, I cut the oil filter open and look for metal flakes. Sorta lets you know if you have a rebuild coming up.
Marcus I have to disagree with you on the side to side movement, The Harley Manual along with the Clymer's states you do not want any side to side movement you adjust till all the shake is gone and you can barley turn with your fingers.
Really helpful video thanks. I have a 1984 ironhead, what year is the one in your video?
Where can I get a tech manual? print it off the internet?
I'm not putting shims back in. My 72 has shims and they are all worn down and thinned out; my feeling is they only shed metal bits into the engine and that's why harley said not to use them.
Great videos
Would that keep a motor from starting. I just put in new pistons rings and seals and can't get it to fire. It's getting fuel, I can look down the neck and see it coming from the jet. I've got spark.
I have a 77 iron head. So you have any wiring videos
nice video, thanks
mine sound good till the oil get's hot then the front lifter starts to go clack clack clack , im thinking my lifter is bleeding down and I need new lifters , doe's that sound right to you , it's a 1340 evo non solid lifter, please reply as soon as you see this cause soon it's going to the shop with I can't afford . if what I think sound right, let me know what you think, so I can do the lifter job , this is my first Harley so im just guessing that's what's going on . thank's
Bungee cord to hold them up
thank you
Easy day!
Hey man, Do you still have that 72 iron head? I’m working on mine right now and I might need some help down the road.
yeah this engine is in a frame and running and riding now but i still have her.
need to thank you marcus again i got my motor running alot of vids, alot of throwing the harley manual out most of all patience and long hrs i new nothing about the bike a year and half latter i finally got it y so long two shops screwed me bike only ran for after hr and a half and she died, first shop bike sat 5 months called to pull it and a return on my cash deposit, they gave it to me in a box, i re did every thing from crank timing to cams gaskets seals you name it, runs like a son of a bitch and way better then what the shops did for me, no need to ever take it in now so i created my own you tube page to give my thanks to the shops and yous guys can hear her run thank you ruclips.net/video/tt_XSpXq-Ig/видео.html
EASY DAY
simple and straight forward. love your attitude man. thanks
Wheres the shimming video? lol hurry up damn it.
and get someone to hold the camera or get a clamp for it so we can see what your doing better.
well done so far though. very insightful.