Crankcase Bearing Races In the Flathead 80
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- As preparation for a fresh rebuild on the Big Harley Flathead continues, it's time to lap the main bearing races. This requires some specialized equipment and more "handwork." pacificmike.com/
I had a video of your shop from 14 years ago pop up on my feed..pretty awesome Mike! They don't make'em like you anymore bro...
Thank You
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Link to previously mentioned video
Perfect example of the time and patience it takes to put an old engine together properly.
I try to prep and be ready to go, but, yes it takes time.
This is great, I don't want to miss any of these. !!! 👍🔧🇬🇧.
Thanks Mike.
Glad you like it. Sit tight, We'll get back into the Flathead motor.
Your videos are invaluable. Thank you for making them.
My pleasure!
Mike, Anybody that’s done anything knows how those thing can happen. Another good video. Wish I had your tools and knowledge. Thanks again
And, Thank You.
NICE JOB,,,,,IT REMINDED ME OF REAMING AXLES FOR KINGPINS ON AUTOCARS AND MACKS..........JUST A FEW THOUSANDTHS OF AN INCH MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE FOR A PERFECT FIT AND FINISHED PRODUCT...........INTERESTING, BROUGHT BACK SOME GOOD MEMORIES.............THANKS.
This is honing out way less material. Same principle.
HOWdy Mike,
Thanks for the INFORMATION on the Flat-Head
COOP
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You bet
Now we're getting into the real deal. Love this stuff. Thanks, and looking forward to seeing lots more work on this motor!
We'll get there.
I love these videos. I've been following for a few years now and can't wait to see how it turns out!
Cool. It's a long winded project. You know, time, money, other stuff... I'll travel with it eventually. Once the motor is done, won't be too long.
Great video. Actually, it was very helpful to understand how the tool works. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have to say I just love these videos. I'm sure Mike has forgotten far more than I will ever know. Thnx
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoy them.
Hello Mike . Always informative
Thank You. Glad you liked it.
Mike you gotta listen to this guys voice (Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show - Q104.3
Q104.3 is New York's Classic Rock radio live from New York City)
It hit me yesterday, you sound just like him.
Thanks for the EVO breakdown educational videos.
Thank You. I don't think I can get Q104.3 in SoCal.
Really enjoy watching this build Mike, us mere mortals can only hope that if we ever need to have this sort of thing done to our engines that the person doing it is as thorough as you.
It's just old stuff the old guys do. But there are some very sharp kids coming along.
I haven't seen that tool actually being used before, thanks for the info.
It is fun. I waited many years for that tool set.
I use a 3/8 bsp tap when the timing plug threads are gone, and of course a plug, got a nice chrome one from the hardware store: :)
Cool.
Good afternoon Mike and Mike. How are you ? Thank you for this video. 58 F here in Tofino right now . A bit cool for riding .
58 would be fine. I used to live a few hundred miles north of SoCal. Full leathers on the coast was great, especially with my electric vest in the wintertime.
Hi Mike! Im super glad I found your channel! I am building a Honda Dax replica with a friend of mine and I followed your video about how to get a bake on finish on your cilinder and head and the end result is absolutely astounding! So thanks for your video and your content in general. Seeing your videos is always fun. When we’re done with the Dax we’ll upload a Montage video and I’d love to hear your opinion on it when it’s done! Keep up the amazing content and have a nice day!
Sounds great!
Mike, thanks for another enjoyable video. I've been told that there is a right wrench for every job.🔧
When you can't remember which one is the 1 1/8" and which is the 1 1/16", it's probably time for a nap.
@@pacificmike9501 LOL and I take a lot of naps.
Another great video. Way back when we were putting together a basket 45, we had a friend turn a big stick on his wood lathe, covered it in valve lap and ran it through both races. I wouldn't recommend it, but it worked. :D
That's great. How close is close?
@@pacificmike9501 40 years ago. I don't remember what spec we used, just had a WW2 manual to go by.
Thanks Mike! It's tuff living near the screen door to hell without A/C.
Yep.
Wasn't my day either Mike, had to check to be sure I only had two thumbs today👍🏻!!!✌🏻
Yah, that's it.
Just ordered a shirt from your website Mike!
Thank You. I hope you enjoy it.
Great video, Mike--very informative. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
I hope you show how to measure and fit for the bearings. That's good stuff to see!
I have a buddy who does it all day long. I usually have him fit them.
Really loving watch the build Mike. Stay cool mate and take care . See you out on the road
Thank You. You too.
We had a little cooling spell for a wile for me it's good I just wish I had a set of wheels it wouldn't matter what they are just to be able just to go to coffee oh well enough batching and griping IL just what changes your show I really think it's great to see you working on your dream Lemay Nelson
Thank You. Wishing you a set of wheels.
If a guy wanted to lap his crank bearing races where would he purchase this tool? Another question, when you are done with the lapping process, where would you get oversized bearings if you needed them? The reason I ask you is because my dealership laughs at me every time I ask for something. I really like your videos. I wish I had some of your knowledge back in the 80s when I started out. I had VLs and nobody knew anything. So I had to learn it all. I had really good fortune. The bikes came out really nice.
That's very cool. All of the major aftermarket suppliers carry those items. Drag Specialties Old Book. V-Twin (Ted Cycle). Eastern Makes the Tools and bearings. So D
Sorry, computer glitch. Jim's Machine makes all that stuff. Mid USA Cycle, Custom Chrome. Everyone in the business, except Harley Davidson is there to help you.
'No dear, it's not a Hurdy-Gurdy, it's a gnarly Harley & the music comes later.' (Rainy 62 degrees in the Greenwood tonight : )
Does sound like it, doesn't it?
Thank you for sharing. 👍👀
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing another great video Mike.
My pleasure!!
A $200 window unit AC in your shop will bring you joy we are not as young as we think 😂
You are correct. There was actually all the plans in place for air conditioning for my house and garage this year. Most of the equipment is here. Something came up (we just call it "life."). Summer is almost over. It will be much better next year. We'll have it done.
@@pacificmike9501 that's life for you always gives more then you asked for. Sure keeps it untrusting.
Life is good. Could always be worse. It cooled down last night and I went to the park and listened to a live band.
nice work on the races. iam sure this will be a nice tight motor.
You bet. If I'm not pleased with those races, they will be replaced.
Hey mike I know I'm a little late to the party I just turned 20 subscribed and watched your evo motor build series from a year ago I cannot thank you enough I'm rebuilding my dad's old bike and just wanted to let you know that you are a big part of this project I got going on I wouldn't have known where to start I'd like to send you my progress it's a s&s but evo style on a hard tail frame it's been through hurricane Irma down in key marathon Florida I brought it to Midland Texas and I've been working on replacing frame parts wheels and front end thing but now I'm going through the engine and am waiting on bushing and gaskets for this bike thank you so much for such great inspiration and knowledge ps I would so buy your Cut brake rotors for my flywheel and thank you doing what your doing hope to hear from you
Cut brake rotors? I think you lost me. But thanx. I'm glad this stuff is helping you.
@@pacificmike9501 yeah you cut a brake rotor for the flywheel removal it was a great idea
@@pacificmike9501 I think it was to a old explorer a 9 inch in diameter
gl gettin all that grit out.
Okay, thanks.
That's a spendy tool. Never seen one in use before. At my skill level, I had to have an indie do all this kind of work to my ironhead case. Trans, too. now it all lines up hopefully.
Thanks! PS I had something else to do but stopped to watch this first :)
Thank You. Hopefully, all that stuff will come out well for you. This was a tool set I wanted for years.
That was interesting. I've never seen that done before.
Glad you liked it.
see ya out on the road.
And I'll look forward to it.
Thank you for the video. Sure enjoyed learning about that tool!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good job Mike !
Thank You
I guess there is a max dia that you can go on these. Thanks for the vid
Yes. There is.
#on the road Another awesome video stay safe
Thank You. You too.
Mike I wasn't laughing I felt your pain !
It's cool.
I love you Dude !
Thank You.
Just a question..... could you mic the lapping tool to see the dimensions of the bearing...to see if it's still in spec?..... Great video
The bearings are graduated in tenths of thousandths.
mike put a mini split ac unit in there i have to do one in my shop too !!
It will all come together before next year's heat blast.
Always remember the funny moments
Okay.
Hi Mike! Sorry this comment isn't relevant to this video. I have a 96 Softail with an Evo. It is spitting air/fuel out of the carburetor really made. Rebuilt the carb and changed all the rubber everything seems fine. But still is spitting back out. Is it possible my intake valves could not be closing all the way? Wether it is from carbon build up, bent valve, or an adjustment? What are you thoughts.
Really appreciate all your videos and what you do for the community. Keep up the good work and
My computer is acting up. If you've changed your air cleaner or pipes and created this problem or if it's been going on already, try a slightly larger low speed jet in your carburetor. That will probably do it. They are set up lean to start with.
Hi, Mike. Please help me. I have a brand new outer and inner rings, they correspond to the dimensions specified in the manual. do I need to do lapping? I just want to install a bearing of the right diameter without lapping. can I do this without lapping?
Great Stuff Mike ,I own a 78 fxs,I want take out the belt drive and reinstall the primary chain. Do you have any videos doing the same? Thanks
I do show it. What you'll need is your service manual. The oil lines are very important and specific. The shimming of the motor sprocket is critical. Installing the inner primary housing is critical.
Great video Mike, so question can you not have measured that out and preset that to the correct bore you wanted or is that not how that tool works? I personally have never seen one like that before, similar but that one is different than anything I’ve ever seen
This is a higher quality, but same as factory recommends. At this point, you're removing all "imperfections" from the surface s of the bear races.
Then, the rollers are fitted. They are graduated in tenths of thousandths. Sorry, my computer is acting up.
Mike are you OK I hope we'll let us now
Everything is fine. We all get a few minor bumps in the road. But, thank You. Hope all is well with you.
Thanks for sharing 🍸
Thanks for watching!
Ohhh yeaaa
Thank You.
hey mike can you tell me how fast you think your big flathead will go?
Dunno. Freeway speeds should be attainable.
HELLO Mike👍 quick question on disc brake pad GREASING. SORRY, I HAVE a 2004 FATBOY. What points on the pad do you lubricate to avoid chattering , squealing, or any other noise. So i can eliminate the PADS from the equation. If i still have issues after lubing certain points on pad, i will buy the Kevlar pads. THANKS IN ADVANCE🙏 I APPRECIATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. OR DO U ALREADY HAVE a VIDEO ON this TOPIC Mike ?
I don't grease brake pads.
Are you going to go to easy Rider rodeo this weekend ?
Where is that happening?
@@pacificmike9501 bloomville Ohio I was just wondering because I would like to meet you in person I really like and appreciate your videos
Thank You. I don't make the events all over the country. I would like to. But, we all have our responsibilities and limitations. I will get to go to the next shows and swap meets in SoCal. El Camino College Motorcycle Swap Meet is coming up next month and Chopperfest is coming up in December. I do love meeting the people that enjoy our RUclips Channel. See you out on the road.
Sorry Mike, but I cannot access your website, it says "a secure connection to the server could not be established"... there is a setting on your end that needs setup in order for me (and other I am sure) to access your website... Your webmaster will have to fix it... ; (
For now, try this: pacificmike.com/
What is the go with the front cyclinder having a cut out for rod but the back being completely open?
I've got to study it more. But, there is no oil pumped to the topend. The pistons, get what's splashed on them from the bottom and the valves get what they get from the lifters. The scraper plates are different from an overhead also. Again, to give a really good answer will take a little more studying.
@@pacificmike9501 cheers, sounds like there is more then we may understand based on newer engine design...interesting to hear that the older engines make do with a splash style lubrication for the bottem end, and a "hope for the best" style top end lubrication...
Very interesting build to follow, if for no other reason, knowledge...
It's not splash for the bottom. It's pressure from the pump into the crank and bearings. Splash occurs after the valve lifters. The factory diagrams show it all. That doesn't mean I've got it all straight in my head yet.
@@pacificmike9501 splash for the top end via lifters? Sounds odd, almost sounds like the oil pump was for the bottem end only and damn the rest...but it did seem to work for harley...
Now more interested in this build...
The real beauty is the massive amount of smooth torque these big Flatheads make. Sidevalve engines make great torque and a long stroke and heavy flywheels. I do all of these things to have the experience that I crave. I ride old bikes until they're worn out, rebuild and ride some more.
Hay Mike I used to say to my dad I’m getting old dad answered No Bob You Are Old
That's funny.
Oooooh ...so thats how u do dat
Dat's it.
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Thank You.
Mike could till us if you are OK please I hope the heat hasn't got you down Lemay Nelson
Thank You. I am fine. Everybody hits a few rough spots in the road. We'll be back up to speed shortly. I hope all is well with you.
If it's hot wear one of those T shirts you're selling
I have to wear long sleeves for now (Dr.'s orders).
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Thank You
OK Mike, ORDERED THESE. JUST WAITING NOW. Drag Specialties Organic Kevlar Brake Pads - 1720-0213 THESE OK ???
You tell me.
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