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NorCalRider

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Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« on: January 04, 2014, 12:59:19 AM »
 OK, I had to purchase a new set of engine cases for my 2007 SERK due to being broken in an accident. Plan on installing the Feuling 574c cams and was wondering if the new cam bearings will be fine or should I change them to timkins? I sent the new cases along with the crankshaft to Silver Moon in WI. To have the crank rebuilt, trued, welded and installed in the cases. Have not built a twin cam before and really only want to do this once. Thanks for any advice given either positive or not. I have thick skin...LOL Chris. :orange:
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Re: Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2014, 01:18:13 AM »
If the new cases came with the full roller (non-caged) bearings then no. If they have the caged type bearings then yes absolutely change them to a full roller bearing.
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Re: Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2014, 09:13:38 AM »
If you have good quaility full roller bears in there now, your good.
Scott
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Re: Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2014, 09:45:31 AM »
... and if you can't tell by looking or supplied documentation just change them.  They're cheap.  Too cheap to leave as a concern.
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Re: Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2014, 09:53:50 PM »
Thanks for the input. The cases have full roller bearings w/out those stinking cages...LOL. So it look as though I'm good.
Chris
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Re: Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2014, 01:21:35 PM »
And don't forget about new lifters. Stockers were total garbage.  S&S a good choice.
Also consider a new compensator if you're still running the original

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Re: Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2014, 08:08:28 PM »
Are you going to have Silvermoon install the H-beam (Carillo) rods with the caged bearings?
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Re: Do I need to change Cam bearings?
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2014, 11:15:26 PM »
No "H" rods on the rebuild. Mike and I discussed what I was doing with the bike and he said just to rebuild the crank assy along with a true and weld of the crankshaft pins. Mike is a great guy and the work was performed in a timely fashion and even with that, he felt it took to long and didn't charge me for shipping. I highly recommend his services.
Chris  :orange:
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