Shovelhead Bottom End Rebuild: Wrist Pin Bushings, Breather Gear Shims, Tools, Tips & Key Specs Pt3

This week we take another big step forward on Marley’s Shovelhead Bottom End rebuild. I walk through the exact tools, specs, part numbers, and techniques you’ll need when rebuilding a vintage Harley-Davidson Shovelhead, Evolution, or early Harley bottom end. Like, Subscribe Comment and Share us out there! If you’re rebuilding a Shovelhead, Evolution, or early Harley-Davidson, 4 or 5 speeds, these videos will walk you through the exact issues you’ll face — and how to solve them without the fluff. What you will Learn in this Video: . Wrist Pin Replacement . Wrist Pin Oversize Bushings Part Numbers . Wrist Pin Tool Reamers Part Numbers . How to Use Adjustable Reamer . How to Calculate Breather Gear Shim Spacing . How to Identify Breather Gear Shims . Breather Gear End Play Spec . How to Install Cam Bearing . How to Install Case Races Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 00:34 Intro 00:54 Wrist Pin Bushing Install 01:04 Wrist Pin Tool Overview 01:46 Rod Clamping Tool Part Numbers 03:33 Wrist Pin Removal & Installation 04:56 Oversize Bushings Part Numbers 07:11 Wrist Pin Reamer Tool Part Numbers 08:06 Adjustable Reamer Use 08:47 Wrist Pin Calculations Specs 09:05 Expandable Reamer Tips 09:27 Honing Wrist Pin Tips 10:00 Honing Wrist Pins 12:17 Breather Gear Shim Spacing 13:23 Breather Gear Shim Identification 14:25 Checking Breather Gear End Play 14:57 Breather Gear End Play Spec 15:15 Cam Seal Install 16:24 Cam Bearing Install 18:56 Progress Check 22:41 Dragon Bike Brake Rebuild Kit Update 24:04 Main Bearing Case Race Install 28:45 Special Thanks 29:56 Outro #harleyshovelhead#vintagemotorcycles#shoptech ----------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoyed the content or found it helpful, you can “Buy me a Coffee” using the link below. Your support helps keep the channel going — thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsmytim... Subscribe for More Harley Rebuilds Thanks for visiting our channel. Subscribe, comment, like, and ring the bell to get notifications of the newest videos when they come out. Appreciate every one of you who shows up, shares knowledge, and keeps these old Harleys alive.    / @itsmytimeletsgo   -------------------- Shout Outs - Channels Worth Checking Out: Hippies Chopper Corner:    / @hippieschoppercorner   Slick Heads Custom Cycles:    / @slickheadcustomcycles   This Old Chopper:    / @thisoldchopper   -------------------- Some tools and products that I use: Emanualonline (Get your manual): https://shrsl.com/4hlm3 Gooloo Tire Inflator (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/3ZaWaYs CASOMAN Impact Socket Set (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/4ga99jZ Accusize Dial Bore Gauge Set (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/3CRphZm VOTOER Micro Pencil Die Grinder (Amazon.ca): https://amzn.to/3CKQzR2 -------------------- Disclaimer: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase products using the links included, I may receive a commission; however, there is NO additional charge to you. If you opt to use anything I share, you do so at YOUR OWN RISK and take full responsibility for the outcome. Any advice and information shared on my channel is general only and does not take into account your particular circumstances and needs. Thank You! #HarleyDavidsonShovelhead #MotorcycleRestoration #harleyrockerboxrebuild