Shovelhead engine rebuilding books

How much does it cost to rebuild a harley davidson 40. I have a 74 shovelhead that runs ok, but it has lots of miles and could do with a rebuild. Please send in the contact information for your favorite shovelhe shop. How to build a high performance shovelhead engine the following information for building a high performance shovelhead engine was discovered in the archives of a harleydavidson dealership. A 1978 shovelhead engine was found, hauled home, and mounted into the completed frame. We take special pride in providing you a complete line of vintage parts for your harley. Shovelhead engine rebuild daytona beach jackman custom. The new machine gained instant critical acclaim for being lighter than its predecessor, its oil tight cases, a smoothshifting fivespeed transmission, and a top end that, if cared for with.

As president of his own small publishing company, wolfgang publications, the former auto mechanic also publishes five to ten books each year for other authors. How to power tune harleydavidson 40 evolution engines. From this point on, the rest of the components were added until a running mockup rolled out of the garage and into the sunshine. Welcome to hotshot motorworks harley davison engines. Donnys unauthorized technical guide to harleydavidson. Lets go through the process for a cylinder upgrade to a bigger bore on a high mileage vtwin engine.

Specifications of a shovelhead 80 inch engine by john willis. This is the first video we shot before starting build a hog. Our engineers have developed what we believe to be a superior motor that will please even the most diehard. Harleydavidson complete motorcycle engines for sale ebay. In this particular book it is the shovelhead engine. Rebuilding any engine is not easy if you do it properly. A part of cartechs workbench series, how to rebuild any automotive engine covers the basics of any engine rebuild in more than 400 photos of stepbystep instruction.

Although workmanship on the this motor is believed to have suffered during harleys temporary merger with american machine and foundry co. Our engine building capabilities are second to none. Let michael take you step by step building a shovelhead style engine from the bottom up using new components. I dont know that the 40evo is the best motor harley ever built,i personally am partial to the older 74 c. When the engine was first produced, the shovelhead had a shallower combustion chamber, larger valve drop for both intake and exhaust, better porting, and stronger valves and pistons. Harley shovelhead gastank emblems were the same from 1966 through 1976. If you want to build your own stage 3 engine, here are the part used to create an 82 hp engine that can be assembled over a weekend. Shovelhead vintage harleydavidson starter components. Shovelhead friendly motorcycle shop listing by state. The two cylinders of the engine featured iron cylinder barrels and alloy cylinder heads. The video is shot in great detail with michael explaining every step of the way. The list of modifications has been attributed to the hd engineering group responsible for xr750 development in the late 70s or early 80s.

Our procylinderpiston preparation utilizes several steps to simulate actual engine conditions. The valve springs collapsed and snapped from the chaotic forces of things coming apart, and the engine was filled with metal shavings. Donnys unauthorized technical guide to harleydavidson, 1936 to. Keino is a mmi trained harley davidson technician, specialized most models from 1936 to current models. Poteats engine rebuilding is a family owned and operated establishment that prides itself on qualitycontinue reading. Download harley davidson shovelhead service repair manual fl, flh, fx, fxe, fxs, fxef, fxb, fxwg, flhs hd. Sep 04, 2014 shovelhead engine rebuild, starting with checking the crank for being true. A few years ago i went through the mofoco and had the engine on my 1990 flhs remanufactured at 97,000 miles. Swap meets, friends, and word of mouth leads have brought most. Shovelhead engine rebuild shovelhead self destruction. From 1966 to 1977, the harleydavidson shovelhead displaced 74 cubicinches. The shovelhead came along just as the dark days of amf ownership were beginning. Harley davidson shovelhead service repair manual fl, flh.

Ive seen some funny and some not so funny things while working in and around the vtwin industry. Our plateau and soft brush honing techniques result in a shorter, cleaner breakin period, better ring seal, and longer engine life. Harleydavidson shovelhead engine rebuild 01 youtube. Here we have an original paint hifi purple 1963 fl with 12,000 miles. Aside from the labor, factor in the cost of parts and special tools needed. You can check out the details and pricing for these rebuild services on their website. The engine aint dead by any means, and is considered by many to be the best motor harley davidson ever made. How to build a high performance hd shovelhead engine. However, amf changed away from its focus on recreation to their industrial side after the departure of rodney c. How to rebuild any automotive engine cartech books. I was just curious how much it would cost to rebuild the engine. Lowbrow customs has motorcycle engine parts rebuild kits for your harley davidson, triumph and others. These modifications will provide from 80 to 120 horsepower at the rear wheel of a late model 80 cid harleydavidson big twin evolution engine.

Rebuilding a 1978 shovelhead rocker box tight and right hrbw tech jake knoerr, photography by jake knoerr posted feb 24th, 2009 at 1. Repairing the lower end requires specialty tools and skills, and can take considerable time to properly measure and rebuild. Part 1 of the shovelhead build rebuild video clips covers ring gear to oil pump. View our entire inventory of new or used harleydavidson motorcycles. The ultimate guide to rebuilding an old motorcycle simple. This bike recieved a fresh top end, a ton of hardware corrections, complete cleaning and detail, all seals and gaskets relaced in the transmission, complete rewiring, original exhaust system installed and a host of other services to get this bike in shape. The objective of this instant download harley davidson shovelhead service repair manual is to provide you with the same information service technicians and mechanics have to care for, maintain, diagnose and repair your harley davidson shovel head motorcycle for a longer engine. Harleydavidson the evolution during the 1980s baggers. For those who are looking for quality shovelhead engine parts at super savings, the wait is over.

Ive got about 2,000 miles so far for 2009 and its running even stronger. You name it we have what you need for customizing your sportster or bobber. Can anyone recommend a good resource for the steps necessary to rebuild a 1200 cc 1978 12 electronic ingnition. Motorcycle engine parts rebuild kits for harley davidson. Shovelhead engine rebuild, starting with checking the crank for being true. Harleydavidson installed this engine on many motorcycles manufactured between 1966 and 1984. Gott and with new leadership from tom york changed donnys unauthorized technical guide to harleydavidson, 1936 to present everything. Precision machining, stateoftheart equipment and attention to. This retrospective article was published in the november 2008 issue of rider. An ironhead engine build can be broken down into several categories. Harleydavidson shovelhead classic motorcycle build. Long time motorhead timothy remus is the author of over thirty titles. Here is a list of books, catalogs and computer software that is required for any serious harleydavidson performance enthusiast. Each section covers a specific subassembly of an evolution engine.

Find great deals on ebay for shovelhead motor and shovelhead engine. Next is the flywheel assembly, we replace the crankpin thrust washers, balance the individual wheels fit the crankpin bearings to the rebuilt rods. These ultima shovelhead engine parts offer modern technology in a nostalgic exterior. The harleydavidson buffs among us know full well what a shovelhead. Engine rebuilding services middlesex motorcycle co. I have 35 years in auto repair and have built hundreds of stock and high performance engines, even high horse power ford. Its hard to guesstimate the cost of this until its torn down and closely inspected, but does anyone have an avg. We will disassemble, clean, inspect, and then reassemble to your specifications. Rebuilding old harleys is not my job, its my passion. During production of the 1978 model year, a larger engine was offered with the fl touring bikes.

Everythng that you could ever want to know about rebuilding a shovelhead engine and other components is covered completely in the two 197812 service books for the fls and the fxs. Use this book with a clymer service manual for your model and it should answer any question you could possibly have with restoration. The following information for building a high performance shovelhead engine was discovered in the archives of a harleydavidson dealership. Rebuilding a 1978 shovelhead rocker box tight and right hrbw tech. We offer complete crate motors and short block assemblies for a wide variety of models, or we can supply a factoryfresh twincam longblock complete with your original vin to get you back on the road. Since 1970, engine rebuilding has been synonymous with the name poteat in kannapolis and the surrounding counties of north carolina. How much does it cost to rebuild a harley davidson 40 evolution motor. It is a testament to the power and magic of internal combustion that an engine in this state could run. Im referring to a complete disassemble and rebuild. Shovelhead engine rebuild shovelhead self destruction hot. If you have any issues with a shop listed, please contact me.

This would be harleys motor for the next 18 years until the panhead yielded to the evo, or evolution, engine also a harley signature vtwin configuration. You name it we have what you need for customizing your sportster or. Get the best deals on harleydavidson complete motorcycle engines when you shop the largest. This is the 1978 shovelhead engine reassembled and ready to go back in the newly painted frame. I took the bike in to the hd shop, they pulled and sent the engine out and a few weeks later i rode out with what is basically a new motor. The harleydavidson buffs among us know full well what a shovelhead is, but it remains a minor mystery to. Restoring harleys and rebuilding engines right for decades,harley engine rebuilding pa. Theres a pride in those that can fix there own things and this book helps you in that. Hot shot motorworks means quality by design the performance products we design are a statement about hotshot motorworks and the way we observe the harley davidson performance world. Subjects covered include preparation and tool requirements, engine removal, engine disassembly, machine work and cleanup, shortblock assembly, final engine assembly. Apr 18, 2016 shovelhead rebuilding because of our longevity in the motorcycle business, our long term relationships with distributes and manufactures and low overhead we offer competitive prices.

Vintage harley parts for your knucklehead, panhead and shovelhead. Unfollow shovelhead rebuild to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Apr 08, 2012 i have a 98 dyna superglide with the 40 evolution motor. Vintage harley parts knucklehead, panhead, shovelhead. Shovelhead engine build and rebuilding guide this new guide called building a shovelhead style engine is the best instructional dvd on motorcycle engine. In racing applications shovelhead cylinders distort less than evo cylinders because the shovelhead jugs are made of cast iron. In 1966, harleydavidson replaced its vtwin panhead engine with the vtwin shovelhead. Ultima is proud to present their newest addition to the ultima engine lineup. In 1966, harleydavidson unveiled the powerful shovelhead motor, which took its name from the coal shovel shape of its rocker covers. We have created multiple annual scholarships, one with the lincoln electric welding school and another with tric cuyahoga community college for students in financial need who are pursuing workforce training. My bike only has 6,000 miles on the original engine.

Shovelhead engine rebuild kit the engine featured in this story is. Harleydavidson repair manuals diy motorcycle repair. Engine stand, flywheel truing stand, flywheel holder for your vice, hand bearing press, piston ring compression ring and clamp, torque wrench adaptor dog bone tappet block alignment tool, calipers, dial. Dec 12, 2010 part 1 of the shovelhead build rebuild video clips covers ring gear to oil pump. Carls cycle supply was formed in 1982 as and has been providing excellent service to their customers ever since. Aug 20, 2016 the harleydavidson shovelhead vtwin was introduced in 1966. We use stateoftheart equipment and the latest honing techniques used in nascar, detroit, formula, etc. Poteats engine rebuilding is an extension of a family business started over forty years ago. The motor bookstore carries a wide selection of engine building books designed to guide you through the process with detailed procedures and clear.

Shovelhead for sale harleydavidson motorcycles cycle. Our ultima engineers have developed what we believe to be a superior motor that will please even the most diehard shovelhead enthusiast. This is a points cover we did for a custom shovelhead chopper. The engine featured in this story is decidedly unfunny, but once a person whose knowledgeable of things mechanical views the images of the engine prerebirth, they for some strange reason elicit grins and giggles. Harleydavidson shovelhead vtwin motorcycles history of. As archive means, you can retrieve books from the internet archive. The most timeconsuming part of an ironhead engine build is the bottom end. How to restore your harleydavidson motorbooks workshop. My rewire currently looks like a 2 year olds coloring book disaster. Here at lowbrow customs we believe strongly in supporting us manufacturing. We start off by matching up the two sides of the engine cases and perform all of the necessary machining operations including line reaming the pinion and cam bushings, then we line lap the cases. The shovelhead engine is a motorcycle engine that was produced by harleydavidson from. These include the top end, bottom end, transmission, clutch, carbfuel, oil pump, and electrics distributor, generator.

Ultimas complete assembled shovelhead engines are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the original date of purchase. Over 4000 miles were put on this bike in 2008 following the rebuild. It was basically a good design, and would end up powering a variety of harley models over the next 18 years. The shovelhead engine is a motorcycle engine that was produced by harleydavidson from 1966 to 1984, built as a successor to the previous panhead engine.

Hotshot motorworks has spent many years in research and development of many new performance parts and packages for the harleydavidson engine. Unfollow shovelhead motor to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Harleydavidson engine rebuilding revolution performance. Its the first gear that gets added to the bottom end. Because no two engine builds are alike, you wont know what tools and skills youll need until a complete disassembly and careful inspection of parts. Carls cycle supply knucklehead, panhead rebuild, service. Using the same base engine, displacement was increased to 40cc 80 cubic. Rebuilding or replacing an engine can seem like a daunting task without the proper resources. I wont be looking to get the engine rebuilt for many years i hope. Stock rebuild or custom big bore, we will send your complete engine back, ready to reinstall and tune in your chassis. The harleydavidson shovelhead vtwin was introduced in 1966. After 1978, the engine had a piston displacement of 80 cubic inches, or 1,340 cc. Rebuilding a 1978 shovelhead rocker box tight and right.

The engine was a runner when purchased and still runs strong. So how did andrew rebuild this wellworn and beatup lump. If youre like most harleydavidson owners, the only thing you enjoy more than learning about your motorcycle and how it works is getting it out on the open road. Browse harleydavidson shovelhead motorcycles for sale on. The 1980 harleydavidson shovelhead had a classic shovelhead engine. If you are planning to rebuild a harley 19371964 then this is a must have book. Specifications of a shovelhead 80 inch engine it still runs. But build quality was not always what it should have been. I realize im going to have to have some parts machined etc. The motor bookstore carries a wide selection of engine building books designed to guide you through the process with detailed procedures and clear photographs ideal for any diy home mechanic. The shovelhead s 19year reign came to a halt when harleydavidson rocked the world by introducing the v2 evolution engine in its 1985 big twin models. Nov 25, 2008 this retrospective article was published in the november 2008 issue of rider.