| Author | Message | ||
     Pammy |
I need an insert put into a head of a Twin Cam for a customer. His compression release came out. My cell is 727-644-5445. If anyone knows of a qualified shop or any suggestions...Probably a 15 minute job at most. | ||
| Tramp |
Is the head removed already? I presume so, with the '15 minute' estimate) If so, just google "machine shop, Atlanta", and check online yellow pages for the specific area he's in, then he can just drop it off. might be faster than waiting for a badwebber in Atlanta to notice this post. | ||
| Guell |
post it in the 3% forum | ||
| Tramp |
..and contact a HD dealership in Atlanta for steering on machinists, they may have a decent wrench in-house with tap & dies, etc. not sure why contacting a fellow HD shop wouldn't be the first step.... | ||
| Pammy |
Thanks Tramp, but head doesn't need to be removed. Thanks Guell. | ||
| Mm128 |
Pammy, Not to change the subject.... but did you ever get a price on that X1 ??/ I am still interested if you can email me over some pics and a price... Thanks, Matt | ||
| Tramp |
Anyone who puts an insert into a head, without removing it, is risking metallic fouling in same. | ||
| Bandm |
Put a compression gauge adapter in the spark plug hole and apply air pressure. All metal chips will be blown out the CR hole faster than you can make them. Cylinders can be pressurized through the intake or exhaust port with the same effect. If applying pressure through an open valve, make sure the tap doesn't hit the valve. Use a spark plug specific insert, not a heli-coil. Wear safety glasses. I have borescoped dozens of repairs and never found a trace of a metal chip. Greasing the tap also works, but you must clean and regrease the tap every half to one revolution. | ||
| Tramp |
yep- Greasing the tap does wonders, and, of course, we're talking soft alloys, anyway. I'd do it with my won scoot, but never suggest a customer do this, or recommend such work for a customer's scoot. It would be like recommending welding a mounting tab on a Buell engine, which, of course, is defiant of Buell Service protocol. There is a distinct shadow between what we know will work, and what factory W/time allows. | ||
| Pammy |
MM, I talked to the guy...his bike is in Wisconsin right now. I am working on him. He lives down here and has a home in Wisconsin as well. Bandm, thank you. Now if you were only in Atl.  Tramp, we build "out of the box" engines over here....God knows I would hate to defy any "service protocol". Sheesh! You wanna wrestle? Will that get that corn cobb outta your ass? What do you need from me?  I'm thinking that you are fairly clueless(quick! look it up) about compession releases. The hole that actually breaches the head for a compression release is about the size of the tip of a ball point pen. A small piece of aluminum foil in the hole before the tap would catch any metal. A vacuum after the deed would insure a clean work site. This has absolutely nothing to do with factory warranty... or you for that matter. Just to let you know that I am not mad or put out in any way by your posts(that are directed at me). Not that you care, but I find you rather amusing. | ||
| Pammy |
I have a helper. Thanks for all the responses on and off-line. Badweb is great! (Message edited by pammy on August 14, 2008) | ||
| Steve_mackay |
but I find you rather amusing Don't we all... If he wasn't amusing, how else could we take someone who "knows" so much about everything  | ||
| Pammy |
Definitely amusing. I think he is probably much different in person. He is very clever. I enjoy reading some of his stuff but some is over the top. Too absolute... | ||
| Djkaplan |
Years ago, I had some excellent work (B&B'd a small-block Chevy) done by Goza's machine shop in Ackworth, Georgia. Last I heard, Tommy Goza went big-time and was building custom engines for high end marine applications, but I imagine he'd still do a small job for a walk-in. Ackworth is just a little north of the Atlanta metro area. The guy gives tours of his shop during work hours... it was pretty impressive stuff and he had lots of interesting projects floating around... blown cars, custom bikes, boats... the guy really knows how to make chips. | ||
| Pammy |
I am familiar with Acworth. I spent many summers there around Lake Allatooa. I still visit Dallas and Cartersville several times a year. We do some work for a Harley dealership in the area and they are going to look into doing this for me. | ||
| Djkaplan |
Is it Earl Smalls? They are the only Harley dealer I know of in the metro area that had an extensive racing program. If you've never been to Earl's (which I highly doubt) get a look in the basement. There is history in there. | ||
| Pammy |
I have been to Earl's(Marietta). I was downstairs at some point...I don't know if it was the basement or not. | ||
| Pammy |
But is isn't Earl's. | ||
| Smokescreen |
Frazier's? There aren't many. I bet I can name them all.  Smokescreen | ||
| Pammy |
Killer Creek. |
