Valve Adjust In a 52 Panhead Harley

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
  • Getting ready for this took some time. Stuff in the way. Forgot how much I love that horn that stops me from removing the pushrods. But, I want new pushrod tube seals, so here goes. Finally ready.
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 53

  • @hetzaljekindmaarzijn
    @hetzaljekindmaarzijn Před měsícem +1

    Even in the Netherlands we like your movies.
    Thanks Mike!

  • @shameless6963
    @shameless6963 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you so much for this video. I've was working on my '77 shovelhead and had the exact same issue with the rod seeming to be too long. Had to remove it the same way you did. 15 years earlier when I replaced the tube corks I didn't remember having an issue taking the rods out. You just cleared up the mystery for me. Thanks again

  • @markheddington
    @markheddington Před měsícem +3

    Thanks for making tose Videos, I really Appreciate the Information and seeing those Beautiful Harleys & keeping them going.

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem +2

      Glad you like them!

    • @markheddington
      @markheddington Před měsícem +2

      Watching Pacific Mike work on those is a True History of what it was like to keep those Machines Working & the Knowledge that you don't see much of anymore

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem +5

      Thank You. That is the point of the excersise. I love these bikes and these are the things I do with them. A little hopup here and a little hopup there, keep it in good shape. Long run coming up. Oh, let's build another one too.

  • @Zekethedragon7777
    @Zekethedragon7777 Před měsícem

    Mike Love watching you you're the Bob Ross for motorcycles:):)✌🏻🙏🏻

  • @toddclark332
    @toddclark332 Před měsícem

    Hope to see you sometime out there Mike thank you for your time have a great weekend sir 🇺🇸💪🏼

  • @kjellblomstrand2497
    @kjellblomstrand2497 Před měsícem +1

    Good lesson again😎👍 Mike and Mike👍. Kjell Blomstrand🇸🇪.

  • @loddude5706
    @loddude5706 Před měsícem +2

    6:07 Sounds like Casey Jones knows you're 'on-air' too - either that or your coyote needs oiling.
    The Silence of the Trees . . . Doldrum winds now orbit here, sloth-like in their reach,
    leaves are still, the birdsong clear, & the Greenwood needs it's sleep . . . 'Cocoa time!'
    (I fear I'll dream of push-rods & lofted clanky-things . . . I'd prefer buying Nicole Kidman dinner : )

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem +1

      You said it all this time. Nicole Kidman I... say the name softly, with reverence.

    • @loddude5706
      @loddude5706 Před měsícem

      A severely talented beauty . . . The best response I've ever seen in the 'comments', came from a Spanish sounding name - "Just in case we should ever meet by chance, I have taken to carrying a large diamond ring with me at all times. My wife has come to terms with this." . . . Sounds to me, he found the right girl in the first place! : )

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem +1

      Afraid we often have more "drive" than "common sense."

  • @arthurleino
    @arthurleino Před měsícem

    Good lesson! Enjoyed this video.

  • @stanleyroberts4381
    @stanleyroberts4381 Před měsícem +1

    Rebuilt my bottom end before the bearings went out or destroyed the bearing housing! Hope I never experience the noise you made 😳👍

  • @brianvandemortel6710
    @brianvandemortel6710 Před měsícem

    The Lessons thanks mikes

  • @matthewswartz5864
    @matthewswartz5864 Před měsícem

    Hope your eyes r feeling good . Later Mike.

  • @tonycurtis6898
    @tonycurtis6898 Před měsícem

    Thank you

  • @gwalsh1972
    @gwalsh1972 Před měsícem

    Thank you for these videos. Mechanic Mike needs to tell Camera Mike to NOT TALK much more often. And like Jimmy Durante said, "If you just gotta say something, just say nothin".

  • @thomasborger6548
    @thomasborger6548 Před 3 dny

    I'm gonna go to Bob Ross's page and call him the Pacific Mike of painting

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před 2 dny

      Thank You. That really is grouping me with some high class company. He was really special.

  • @benwinter2420
    @benwinter2420 Před měsícem

    Had issues with old hydraulic lifters on push rods in NT tropic heat shovel . . even before pulled the engine top end off after it rattled after trying to keep up with evo's , just lifters stopped working due to extreme oil thin due to heat . . but very very expensive to replace , have heard talk you can wind up the tension on them a bit (know the cam is designed for hydraulic lifters not solid). . but can they be compressed more than in manual stated , long story short , been interesting seeing the back cylinder cooling capers

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem +1

      You need an oil cooler. I always run a cooler on Shovelheads. Hydraulic lifters require good oil flow. I think you need a good set of lifters. The originals, at best, weren't that great. There are several good suppliers of hydraulic lifters, S&S, Jim's, Velva Touch (produced by Competition Cams). There are no cheap ways out. You might gear up a bit to keep up with the newer bikes on the road.

  • @roadwarrior4813
    @roadwarrior4813 Před měsícem

    Another great video thank you Mike...

  • @tommylitchfield3450
    @tommylitchfield3450 Před měsícem

    I bet one of those forked upholstery clip removal tools like a forked screwdriver would be ideal for "persuading" the pushrod to pop back onto the lifter, with less risk of the most painful thing ever... stabbing yourself with a screwdriver. That really makes you want to say naughty words!

  • @customgaragemoto7590
    @customgaragemoto7590 Před měsícem

    👌👍👍👍👍👍

  • @charlesperkins6197
    @charlesperkins6197 Před měsícem

    I have a 61 panhead duoglide . I adjusted both chaines as the book des cribes. The rear chain is straight to a straight edge the chain runs in the center of the sprocket. The book says to center the wheel to the swing arm. I don't know at which point of the swing arm to use as a centering point. Also the wheel is not in the center of the rear fender. Though it looks to centered at the front of the of thre rear fender any ideas?

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem

      The rear fender and its fender supports are way adjustable. If your rear chain is centered on its sprockets, you're probably where you ought to be.You should definitely have a Harley Davidson Service Manual 1959-1969.

  • @johnwehrenberg3607
    @johnwehrenberg3607 Před měsícem

    When you were twisting the pushrod how much drag do you have to have on it should it spin freely or just started feeling it to grab or should it spin but have a drag to

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem +1

      Should have a little drag. If it spins too easily, the topend will grow as it warms and the pushrods will be too loose. You will have to learn it for yourself. Harleys are a "feel" thing. If they're too tight, the valves won't close all the way. I have faith in you.

  • @michaelyarmie4858
    @michaelyarmie4858 Před měsícem

    Hi Mike. Can you or should you soak the cork seals in some oil for a while before installing them?

    • @stevemiller7654
      @stevemiller7654 Před měsícem

      I quit using the 1930's style cork seals, about 20 years ago, and now use 21st century blue silicone rubber seals. They last forever unless physically damaged.
      ....RooDog....

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem

      I don't soak them.

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem

      Okay.

  • @briannicolai9276
    @briannicolai9276 Před měsícem

    Do peope x-ray bikes Mr. Mike?

  • @krogersucks45
    @krogersucks45 Před měsícem

    Is this the same for 66-69 ?

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  Před měsícem +1

      I don't know what you have in your motor. Do you have solid or hydraulic lifters? My 52 Panhead has solid lifters. Your motor originally came with hydraulic lifters. If it has been changed to solid lifters, adjust them like I showed. I've xplained hydraulic lifters before. Go to our CZcams HomePage. Click on the word "videos." The ones you need will come up. Also, check your Harley 59-69 service manual.