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

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Thank You.

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

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

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

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@markheddington

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Thank You.

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

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

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

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Thank You.

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

Ай бұрын

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

@loddude5706

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

The Lessons thanks mikes

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Thank You.

Thank you

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

You're welcome

Good lesson! Enjoyed this video.

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

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

@pacificmike9501

3 күн бұрын

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

Hope your eyes r feeling good . Later Mike.

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Thank You.

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

@bradleyyounger8499

Ай бұрын

Lol.. same! Wonder how many mile ol babydoll had when that went

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Babydoll has been there and done that.

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".

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Be kind.

👌👍👍👍👍👍

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Thank You.

Another great video thank you Mike...

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank You.

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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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.

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!

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Good idea.

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

@stevemiller7654

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

I don't soak them.

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Okay.

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

Ай бұрын

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.

Do peope x-ray bikes Mr. Mike?

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

Cylinders, connecting rods, stuff like that.

Is this the same for 66-69 ?

@pacificmike9501

Ай бұрын

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 KZread HomePage. Click on the word "videos." The ones you need will come up. Also, check your Harley 59-69 service manual.