TC88 cam tensioner removal/ install tool
#31
02-20-2022, 09:09 AM
Two tools have been mentioned. tensioner tool and CYCO tool. I'll note that below for those not familiar with them.
Removed cams to replace with SS 509 with all bearings. Shoes replaced using CYCO shoe tool jig. I'm a sucker for cool tools and bought the holescreek tool for quick shoe replacement. Shouldn't need outer bearings for many miles. Tried the holescreek tool on a friends upgrade to gear drive cams for a test and worked as shown in video. If you have access to tools to press the cams / bearings out and in, I don't see a need in the tensioner tool. My friend has a auto shop and we just played around with the tensioner tool. Pretty cool.
I'm thinking outer bearings will go 2, 3 or 4 times shoe life. Don't know but will be many miles. Probably replace inner bearing each time shoes are replaced. If I'm not around when outer bearings need replacing, I'll have family call you @djl
Removed cams to replace with SS 509 with all bearings. Shoes replaced using CYCO shoe tool jig. I'm a sucker for cool tools and bought the holescreek tool for quick shoe replacement. Shouldn't need outer bearings for many miles. Tried the holescreek tool on a friends upgrade to gear drive cams for a test and worked as shown in video. If you have access to tools to press the cams / bearings out and in, I don't see a need in the tensioner tool. My friend has a auto shop and we just played around with the tensioner tool. Pretty cool.
I'm thinking outer bearings will go 2, 3 or 4 times shoe life. Don't know but will be many miles. Probably replace inner bearing each time shoes are replaced. If I'm not around when outer bearings need replacing, I'll have family call you @djl
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#32
02-20-2022, 09:56 AM
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Bought the tool a few years back. Without doing a search I can't remember the cost. Over $100 but I think less than $129. So yes, that's the tool.
My bud does stuff for me and lets me use his shop. I knew he was going in his cam chest, so, being a sucker for tools I thought it would be a good time to pay back to him and check out the tensioner tool. Even though he changed cams using his press, it was a worth it for both of us. He can use it when he does other's Harley work. Yeah, you have to be a Harley shop or really like tools for the cost. One of the many sins I'm guilty of.
My bud does stuff for me and lets me use his shop. I knew he was going in his cam chest, so, being a sucker for tools I thought it would be a good time to pay back to him and check out the tensioner tool. Even though he changed cams using his press, it was a worth it for both of us. He can use it when he does other's Harley work. Yeah, you have to be a Harley shop or really like tools for the cost. One of the many sins I'm guilty of.
#33
02-20-2022, 11:15 AM
Bought the tool a few years back. Without doing a search I can't remember the cost. Over $100 but I think less than $129. So yes, that's the tool.
My bud does stuff for me and lets me use his shop. I knew he was going in his cam chest, so, being a sucker for tools I thought it would be a good time to pay back to him and check out the tensioner tool. Even though he changed cams using his press, it was a worth it for both of us. He can use it when he does other's Harley work. Yeah, you have to be a Harley shop or really like tools for the cost. One of the many sins I'm guilty of.
My bud does stuff for me and lets me use his shop. I knew he was going in his cam chest, so, being a sucker for tools I thought it would be a good time to pay back to him and check out the tensioner tool. Even though he changed cams using his press, it was a worth it for both of us. He can use it when he does other's Harley work. Yeah, you have to be a Harley shop or really like tools for the cost. One of the many sins I'm guilty of.
#34
02-20-2022, 11:43 AM
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#35
02-21-2022, 07:51 AM
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(Previously, these mobile payment apps only had to tell the tax authorities when a person had over 200 commercial transactions per year that exceeded $20,000 in total value)
For example ... would you (as just a regular guy) want pay Income Tax when you sell a couple things on eBay
Venmo, PayPal, Cash App must report $600+ in business transactions to IRS
I think @Campy Roadie can vouch for "the seller"
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#36
02-22-2022, 08:12 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
This is hilarious, People here think that it's more important to replace the oil pump than the cam plate bearing? Nothing wrong with the stock oil pump. With the POS tensioners spring loaded tensioners, the front bearing should be replaced when doing the tensioners because the spring loaded tensioner places tension on the chain which loads the bearing. I guess because no one read it on the internet? Did this place exist back in 2000? I guess no one figured out why the rear cam plate bearing is roller and why front one a ball. At one time they were both ball.
#37
02-22-2022, 03:20 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Thanks but just to be clear, the Holes Creek tool is the $129 tool shown in the first video? I have that tool, just never used it as I might change cams several times in a season so no need. Pretty obvious from he video that the Holes Creek tool works as shown but the price gives people sticker shock. I was hoping to hear from Brakeless on his use of the Cujo tool as I have read mixed results with that tool.
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