1972 XLCH Ironhead: Installing the Cylinders - Early Sportster

Pistons are all set, now it's time to drop the jugs onto this motor. No special tools required except some patience, a bit of fingernail, and a bit of precision pressure applied to the rings. .60 over bore leaves enough taper/chamfer on the bottom of the cylinder to slip the pistons in and let the cylinders do the work of compressing the rings.
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[@SaddleTrampTV]

Nice job. I always enjoy doing that kind of thing. Had a large time when I was building my 76 sportster motor.

[@WrenchingWrecked]

Honestly the more I think about it, the motor assembly is my favorite part of the entire process I think. It's a different feeling than riding obviously, but I do thoroughly enjoy the aspect of assembly and doing it yourself. Then the ride is more enjoyable! Thanks for dropping by!

[@benderbender1233]

😎🤙

[@danheino7006]

looks damn nice now go twist one up and call it a day,my friend...Pan

[@WrenchingWrecked]

Thanks! I'm sure I did after this one!

[@johnkelly6942]

You’re probably not the first person to work on an old Sportster while hungover.

[@WrenchingWrecked]

You can say that again. Ugh.. Thanks for watching!

[@allynmcfarlin2074]

What is the glue you are using for the base gasket ??

[@WrenchingWrecked]

Gasgasinch. Just a gasket sealer adhesive. Dries clear and wont messup/clog oil ports like RTV.