weird noise from the primary
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05-27-2008 | 06:24 AM
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05-27-2008 | 10:44 AM
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RE: weird noise from the primary
compensating sprocket nut?....never heard of it....i'll look in the manual but, where is that?...what does it do?
found it, i think---- https://www.hdforums.com/m_95084/tm.htm
found it, i think---- https://www.hdforums.com/m_95084/tm.htm
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05-27-2008 | 10:47 AM
RE: weird noise from the primary
ORIGINAL: nb472
Just had the same noise myself. Took it to the dealership to see what they said. As I pulled in the mechanic was standing outside andimmediately said " sounds like your compensating sprocket is about to come off" Babied it home and pulled the primary cover, sure enough, the compensating sprocket nut was 2 turns from falling off. It's an easy fix. 165 ft.lbs.and red locktite.Take care of it before it comes off and shears the splines on your crankshaft. That's a big fix.
Just had the same noise myself. Took it to the dealership to see what they said. As I pulled in the mechanic was standing outside andimmediately said " sounds like your compensating sprocket is about to come off" Babied it home and pulled the primary cover, sure enough, the compensating sprocket nut was 2 turns from falling off. It's an easy fix. 165 ft.lbs.and red locktite.Take care of it before it comes off and shears the splines on your crankshaft. That's a big fix.
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05-27-2008 | 07:02 PM
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RE: weird noise from the primary
actually there's a big nut that holds that piece on .. your in the right spot though. there is a special tool to keep everything from turning while you tighten the nut..Don't try and put it in gear to tighten it.. some use a soft piece of wood to jam the gears. clean everything really good., so the RED lock tight will hold..
good luck Steve
good luck Steve
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05-27-2008 | 09:00 PM
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05-30-2008 | 10:32 PM
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06-18-2008 | 08:12 AM
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