How to replace the head gasket on a Harley Davidson?
I have never worked on a harley engine, but worked and rebuilt a hand full of chevy V8. Buy a Manual Evo Heads are tricky require precise torque Look for cosmetic or Bartells metal base and head gaskets follow instructions and use spray copper coat should do the trick If you work on Chevys, you can probably do the job with little problems.
What kind of head gasket should I use on my 1987 Evo?
Get the manual for the torque values and follow them. Use a quality head gasket like James gaskets and a few others. 1987 flh 1340 stock, I have blown head gasket, i can see oil and there is a slight tick where you can feel air excaping between the head and cylinder.
Can a head gasket be replaced on a cyls?
Also if you have had leaking base gaskets on the left front of cyls., there is a “pigtail” fix available, but not really necessary with James or Comotec gaskets. I do not know anyone that has replaced head gaskets without doing base gaskets also. Be sure to find out why the head gasket sprung a leak.
What should be in a top end head gasket?
Except for the carb stuff, all that stuff should be in a top end gasket and seals set. You might also consider new rocker arm bushings and adjustable pushrods, but the latter is a “nice to do” not “have to do”.
How do you remove head gaskets on a Harley Davidson?
You are now stripped down to the heads. You will need a 1/2″ 12 point socket to loosen your head bolts. Break them free with one sharp motion; then continue to loosen evenly in a cross pattern. Lift off your heads and remove the old head gaskets.
What causes a gasket to leak on a Harley Davidson?
It’s probably a rocker box gasket leak causing you all that trouble. 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters are notorious for having rocker box gasket leaks. The old gaskets from the factory were poorly made in two separate pieces, over time the gaskets become brittle and useless.
How do you remove the top end of a Harley Davidson?
Label the cylinders and set aside. Now you can push clean shop towels into the openings of the crank case to protect against anything falling into your lower end, while the top end is apart. Finally, you can remove your pistons from the connecting rods. It is important to slide short lengths of rubber hose over your cylinder studs for protection.