1989 FLHS Engine Disassemble - Hot Bike Magazine

16.&17. Once the engine arrived in Wisconsin, it was removed from the crate and disassembled.
16.&17. Once the engine arrived in Wisconsin, it was removed from the crate and disassemb
18. The parts were put into a special degreasing bath and steamed clean.

19. All of the engine's parts were checked for wear or damage. The parts that passed the inspection get remachined to http://adam.automotive.com/default.aspx#articlepropertiesfactory specs.
19. All of the engine's parts were checked for wear or damage. The parts that passed the
20. When all of the parts were finally remachined, their tolerances were electronically checked to be within the factory guidelines.
20. When all of the parts were finally remachined, their tolerances were electronically c
21. Even the oil pump received the same care and attention as the rest of the engine.
21. Even the oil pump received the same care and attention as the rest of the engine.

22. After the connecting rods were rehoned and installed on the flywheel, a new bearing race and Timkin bearing along with the drive key were installed on the pinion shaft.
22. After the connecting rods were rehoned and installed on the flywheel, a new bearing r
23. The worm gear for the oil pump was slid onto the pinion shaft. Then a spacer and the pinion gear that drives the cam gear was installed.
23. The worm gear for the oil pump was slid onto the pinion shaft. Then a spacer and the
24. With the lower end freshly powdercoated and put back together and the oil pump on, new cylinder studs were installed.
24. With the lower end freshly powdercoated and put back together and the oil pump on, ne

25. New three-piece oil rings were installed on the pistons, then the pistons were joined to the connection rods.
25. New three-piece oil rings were installed on the pistons, then the pistons were joined
26. The rehoned and powdercoated cylinders were installed over the pistons and attached to the bottom end. The newly rebuilt heads were also bolted into place and torqued to factory specs.
26. The rehoned and powdercoated cylinders were installed over the pistons and attached t
27. The pushrods, pushrod tubes, and rockers were installed. After getting them to within spec, the upper and lower rocker box covers were installed with new gaskets.
27. The pushrods, pushrod tubes, and rockers were installed. After getting them to within

28. A test carburetor was installed and the freshened up motor was strapped in and run on the dyno to check its performance.
28. A test carburetor was installed and the freshened up motor was strapped in and run on
29. Once the test data was reviewed and recorded, the engine was ready to live again!
29. Once the test data was reviewed and recorded, the engine was ready to live again!
30. The remanufactured engine was then crated up and shipped back to our dealership.
30. The remanufactured engine was then crated up and shipped back to our dealership.