I have a 2005 road king custom that HAD the 88' engine. It now has a 95". I had never been in a motorcycle engine, and worked some on vehicles. I was able to tackle the swap with little trouble. I had one issue with the oil pump, but after I took it apart the second time, I saw where I messed it up, and was able to get the bike running... very well, I might add. It would help to have someone that has some knowledge there to help you along, but I suggest that your try to do as much of it as you can. AGAIN, just have a more experienced hand looking over your shoulder. I hemed and hawed about it for several months before I even tried it. But, I have a buddy that is use to working on cars, and the two of us knocked it out pretty well, if I do say so myself. Good luck to you, and enjoy it. When you are done, you will not believe the amount of satisfaction you will have in yourself...

 

If you are truly not mechanically inclined, you probably should seek some assistance. It's a relatively simple task ~ assuming general mechanical aptitude.

If those that have already responded are not able to help, I know someone close to Bristol that may be able to. However, I think you should be in good hands with BadPiggy. I've talked to him several times on various motor stuff.

Patience will pay off ~ BIG time.

 

How you going to put new outer bearings in? The '08 cam plate uses bushings, or actually a sleeve-type bearing.

What do you need a press for? The cams slide right into the bushings with no effort needed.

Blind Spot Puller is the only special tool needed, it's a free rental from AutoZone. That will pull the inner bearings out.

Torrington B168 bearings are what you need for the inner cam bearings.

Steve

 

Hey MHUD, I don't understand why you post something like this and don't respond when you've guys are willing to lend a hand. Hopefully there's a good reason for no followup. You need to get on board if you really want some assistance. Bad Piggy offered twice + PM'd you with his number. Time to wake up and smell the roses.

 

I'd like to come up and help you with your rebuild but I'm going to put a couple of heart by-passes in on myself, Might take out my gall bladder while I got myself open. Wonder if I ought to get a service manual?

 

Unless you f-it up. Then you'll be feeling a feeling nowhere close to satisfied.

I'd would like to try this if I had somebody experienced holding my hand just in case, but it ain't in the cards right now.

Best of luck to the OP, but if someone is extending help, take it just in case.

 

Well, I must say it all depends on what you consider inclined. I just finished assembly of my HQ 103 ST with the comp releases and 575 cams on my 2007 Road Glide. Thanks to PhilM for answering some of my questions it went together well. It took me more time than I thought, becasue I could not do it in one sitting, but rather 1/2 hour here 2 hours there. Prior to that I have not been in a twin cam engine. You do need special tools and a tq wrench that can do 9 ft lb for the MLS gasket that comes with the heads. The biggest issue I was concerned with was ring gap and ring placement. It was not a big deal once I got it done. A parts manual and shop manual is nessecary. I have no problem helping. Wouldn't mind time off, but family life has me pinned down....

 

Thanks for the feedback guys; I kinda knew I would need some help but I wanted to be sure as I had read of some folks talking about how it was pretty much a bolt on. BadPiggy lives a couple of hours from me. He and I are going to try to hookup; maybe we can work this out so he can be the Dr and me the nurse on this operation.