Timing wheel - check it first
luterdan
Posted 2014-05-06 11:39 AM (#155963)
Subject: Timing wheel - check it first


Cruiser

Posts: 59
Marietta, GA
Hi

Just a warning to y'all. I received the timing wheel from Lloydz, inspected it, it was preset to +4, i checked the bolts and they seemed snug, so I installed the wheel. Worked great for about 2000 miles, then i noticed my fuel economy slipping, then the other day, it stalled just as i was pulling it into my driveway. When I tried to restart it, i heard lots of valve noise.

I pulled the cover off and the 2 bolts were loose - i could move them with my fingers. i pulled them out, cleaned them, noticed they had NO loctite on them, reapplied loctite and reassembled and all is good.

Just a warning, if you order the timing wheel, take the adjusting bolts out, apply loctite and then reassemble.

I love the wheel and the performance and heat improvements and Lloydz is great, just wanted to pass along this tip.
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kevinx
Posted 2014-05-06 12:59 PM (#155964 - in reply to #155963)
Subject: Re: Timing wheel - check it first


Visionary

Posts: 1340
Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators
You are lucky. Some that did not read the instructions; had them come apart.
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marcparnes
Posted 2014-05-07 10:46 PM (#156014 - in reply to #155963)
Subject: Re: Timing wheel - check it first


Iron Butt

Posts: 802
Just re-read the instructions that came with mine but there is no mention about checking the tightness of the bolts unless you change the setting. I think I'll pull the cover tomorrow and Loctite them just to be safe.

Marc
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new vic rider
Posted 2014-05-08 12:10 AM (#156019 - in reply to #155963)
Subject: RE: Timing wheel - check it first


Cruiser

Posts: 53
Shelbyville, IL United States
I lock tight mine everytime I change the timing just to be safe.
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marcparnes
Posted 2014-05-08 2:07 PM (#156039 - in reply to #156019)
Subject: RE: Timing wheel - check it first


Iron Butt

Posts: 802

Just checked it and both bolts were tight from Lloyd. Loctited them and torqued to 115 inch pounds. One less thing to be thinking about :-) Just for the heck of it I decided to take the cover off without disturbing the floorboard. No problem except for the lowest screw so I used my Motion Pro angle drive that I use to get at the screws that hold the valve covers on when changing cams. This thing really comes in handy. Costs like $70.

Marc

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Street Eagle
Posted 2014-05-08 2:22 PM (#156040 - in reply to #155963)
Subject: Re: Timing wheel - check it first


Iron Butt

Posts: 691
Manchester, CT
Thanks Marc!

Found it on Amazon for $58 and its available for free 2 day shipping if you are a Prime member.

Where was this when I was replacing my clutch arm cover!

http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0229-Degree-Driver/dp/B000GV1UJ...
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johnnyvision
Posted 2014-05-08 5:54 PM (#156042 - in reply to #155963)
Subject: Re: Timing wheel - check it first


Visionary

Posts: 4278
I just go to auto parts store and they rent me one. Last time was $3 bucks
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marcparnes
Posted 2014-05-08 7:42 PM (#156045 - in reply to #156040)
Subject: Re: Timing wheel - check it first


Iron Butt

Posts: 802

Street Eagle - 2014-05-08 12:22 PM

Thanks Marc!

Found it on Amazon for $58 and its available for free 2 day shipping if you are a Prime member.

Where was this when I was replacing my clutch arm cover!

http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0229-Degree-Driver/dp/B000GV1UJS/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0KN53R6DDTFB5TAJ9KY1

Hey Tom,
One thing to know is that you can't use it to loosen tight bolts. It isn't meant for that. You need to break them loose first and then use the drive to take them the rest of the way out. I use this really slick 1/4" ratcheting wrench when you need to get at bolts where there is little room. It works perfect for breaking the bolts loose on our valve covers and then use the angle drive to take them the rest of the way out. This one is made specifically for taking Harley rocker boxes loose. Its made by Kastar and is part# 6529. Its way smaller than the picture makes it look. 

Marc

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marcparnes
Posted 2014-05-08 7:47 PM (#156046 - in reply to #155963)
Subject: Re: Timing wheel - check it first


Iron Butt

Posts: 802
BTW, credit where credit is due... Lloyd turned me on to these tools when I started installing cams. Makes getting the valve covers loose a piece of cake.

Marc
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