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Old 03-14-2017 | 10:32 PM
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other then the obvious.....i should have replaced the cam chain tensioner. Can anyonr offersome guidence as to how extensive the damage might be. And what may be involved with fixing my motor?.


obviouslyi need a new chain. Tensioner. Cams. Cover. Gasket.....what else may be effected?

im worried the valves got stuck open and the pistons may have hit them.

has this happened to any of you and if so what was needed to get you ridding again?
 
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Old 03-14-2017 | 10:40 PM
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Man, when you break something you don't mess around. Never seen one do that but usually you can hear it getting bad and fixed before that happens. Looks like it will be a good chance to do some upgrades. Good luck.
 
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Old 03-14-2017 | 10:52 PM
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First up, pull the heads and take the cam chest apart so you can check the shaft runout, that will give you a good idea of how much scrap metal you're dealing with.

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Old 03-14-2017 | 11:40 PM
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I would be rebuilding the entire thing, but that's just me.
 
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Old 03-15-2017 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemosengineer
First up, pull the heads and take the cam chest apart so you can check the shaft runout, that will give you a good idea of how much scrap metal you're dealing with.

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I would be rebuilding the entire thing, but that's just me.




Wow! You don't play when you grenade something A teachable moment; were there any sounds indicating the cam chain was going to fail or was there no warning at all? How many miles on the ODO when she went?

Fully agree with cggorman and Nemosengineer; I'd consider that a catastrophic failure and she's coming completely apart to be inspected and then a full from the ground up rebuild. Crank to Darkhorse, heads out for repair and porting, the works.

I am sorry to see what's happened to your ride...
 
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Old 03-15-2017 | 07:15 AM
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hd needs to be brought up on criminal negligence for this design.
 
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Old 03-15-2017 | 07:25 AM
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time for a T124 upgrade
 
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Old 03-15-2017 | 07:27 AM
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apetterez, looks like its time to make any of those upgrades you've had digging at ya for some time now.


To avoid an issue like this, I want to pull the cam cover and inspect my tensioners. Few question for me and I would guess anyone else that wants to avoid this problem.


What kinda sound would I be listening for to tell this is coming?


Do the hydraulic tensioner wear as fast as the spring type? Usual mileage?


If changing out the tensioners is needed, does this involve replacing the push rods or is there a way to just replace the tensioners? I have the manual, just haven't researched this yet.


I know that a cam, pushrod and lifter upgrade should be considered, but that is something I am considering.
 
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Old 03-15-2017 | 07:36 AM
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What year is your twin cam? Do you have the spring loaded cam chain tensioner? The hydraulic tensioner is much better but still not immune from failure.
The chain broke but did a failed tensioner cause the chain to break?
 

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Old 03-15-2017 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Durango Dave
What year is your twin cam? Do you have the spring loaded cam chain tensioner? The hydraulic tensioner is much better but still not immune from failure.
The chain broke but did a failed tensioner cause the chain to break?
I don't know if this question was for the OP or not, but I have a 2010 Street Bob 96", which has the hydraulic tensioners to the best of my knowledge.
 


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