Finally finished polishing my covers! Pics...
#31
05-20-2009, 01:34 PM
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#32
05-20-2009, 01:43 PM
When its time to take the motor apart, I'll polish the cases. Will that make you happy? (My fingers are going to hate me for saying that)
#34
05-20-2009, 03:09 PM
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05-20-2009, 03:53 PM
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Bro, first off ... OUTSTANDING job ... really looks great!
For purposes of comparison, the chrome kits for the same parts mentioned:
- Chrome Engine Kit for Twin Cam Dyna 16327-01A
- Chrome Inner Primary Cover 60747-01
List for $749.95 and $299.95, respectively ... best price I saw was Chicago H-D ... $599.96 and $239.96 ... surprised they were less than either Zanotti or Surdyke ....
For $840 plus shipping, I'm tempted to go that route ... I'm deployed this summer and am loathe to dedicate the kind of time you've put into it ...
Great job though, my friend ....
For purposes of comparison, the chrome kits for the same parts mentioned:
- Chrome Engine Kit for Twin Cam Dyna 16327-01A
- Chrome Inner Primary Cover 60747-01
List for $749.95 and $299.95, respectively ... best price I saw was Chicago H-D ... $599.96 and $239.96 ... surprised they were less than either Zanotti or Surdyke ....
For $840 plus shipping, I'm tempted to go that route ... I'm deployed this summer and am loathe to dedicate the kind of time you've put into it ...
Great job though, my friend ....
Here's my approximate cost breakdown:
Gaskets (primary, cam, clutch, trans) - $55
New compensating sprocket bolt and sealing bolts for inner primary - $10
Polishing Rouge (4 different grits) - $20
Wet/Dry sandpaper (220,400,600,1000,2000) - $30
Various Dremel polishing bits - $30
Various other bits and pieces - $30
Grand total - $175
Yes, your time is the biggest cost, but it is a good winter project. Chrome was not really an option for me. I don't like that much chrome. The polished aluminum is much more "organic" looking and I like how it ages. I have always liked the look of polished aluminum on old airplanes as well. It's totally different to me. To each his own though.
Don't forget to include the price of gaskets in your cost, and all of you fluids too. I just waited til it was time for me to do the 10,000 service and had to do my fluids anyway. I just did it all at once. You have to replace the inner primary sealing bolts too, and I went ahead and changed the compensating sprocket bolt too since I was in there. That thing has to be torqued to 155-165 ft/lbs. That's a lot of torque on a bolt, and it only cost about $7 for a new one. A guy that's been around awhile recommended that to me.
If anyone decides to do this and needs some help, feel free to let me know. Joe and Mud got me on the right track, and I feel and can offer a few do's and don'ts now too.
#39
05-21-2009, 07:58 PM
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