Videos tagged with Engine Rebuild

This video details advanced motorcycle engine rebuild and modification techniques, focusing on Shovelhead engines. Dragonman, an experienced mechanic and business owner, explains flywheel lightening for higher RPMs, dual spark plug head modifications, and camshaft lift considerations. The content highlights the shop's capability to perform comprehensive engine services, including pricing for basic rebuilds to fully tuned assemblies.

This video provides an expert-level guide to vintage motorcycle engine rebuilding, specifically focusing on Harley-Davidson Shovelhead and Panhead engines. Dragonman, a recognized expert with decades of experience, demonstrates key machining processes like honing, valve grinding, and cylinder boring using specialized tools. He emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive parts inventory for faster turnaround and discusses pricing strategies for his services, highlighting the value of quality workmanship.

This video details various motorcycle engine and transmission repair processes undertaken at Dragonman's shop. It covers common issues like damaged sprocket shafts, pitted valve seats due to fuel additives, blown engine cases requiring welding, and catastrophic failures from worn rod bearings. The instructor emphasizes preventative maintenance for older engines and showcases specialized machining equipment used for these complex repairs.

This video showcases the extensive engine and transmission rebuilding services offered by Dragonman. It details the process of boring cylinders, fitting new pistons and rings, performing valve jobs on heads, and rebuilding transmissions. The speaker emphasizes the quality of work, competitive pricing, and the high volume of jobs coming from across the country, highlighting the need for specialized equipment like a honing machine.

Dragonman demonstrates the process of motor testing Harley Davidson engines on a specialized stand capable of starting models from 1936 to 1999. He details pre-start procedures like oil pump priming and head torquing, and discusses common customer requests such as big bore cylinders and flywheel modifications. The video highlights the importance of sending carburetors and manifolds with engines for testing and emphasizes the shop's in-house machine work.

Dragonman demonstrates advanced engine machining techniques in his shop, focusing on relocating cam holes and installing cam bearings for motorcycle engines, specifically Panheads and Shovelheads. He highlights the use of custom-made fixtures and specialized machinery to achieve precise fits, emphasizing the intricate work involved in custom engine building and repair.

This guide details critical steps for rebuilding Harley-Davidson Evolution engines, focusing on common pitfalls. It covers correctly installing cam covers by matching pinion shaft bushings to the correct model year to ensure proper oiling of connecting rods. The guide also provides detailed instructions on bleeding and adjusting hydraulic lifters, emphasizing the importance of an oil-free lifter for accurate adjustment and preventing valve damage. Additionally, it addresses spark plug selection for dual-plugged engines and correct head gasket and piston orientation for Sportsters.

This video showcases the extensive engine and transmission rebuilding services offered by Dragonman's Machine Shop, specializing in vintage Harley-Davidson models like Shovelheads, Panheads, and Knuckleheads. The instructor details various precision machining processes, including boring cylinders, rebuilding transmissions, balancing flywheels, installing custom valve seats, and modifying heads for dual spark plugs. The content highlights the shop's specialized equipment and the expertise gained over 57 years in business, emphasizing their ability to tackle complex repairs that other shops may refuse.

Dragon Man demonstrates an advanced technique for repairing stripped spark plug holes in Harley-Davidson cylinder heads. The process involves drilling out the damaged area, inserting a custom-machined aluminum dowel, welding it in place, and then precisely re-machining and tapping new threads. This method allows for the relocation and creation of a new, robust spark plug thread without the need for traditional inserts or the risk of cracking older aluminum heads.

This video provides a detailed guide to assembling the top end of a Shovelhead motorcycle engine. It focuses on the mechanical process of putting together these specific engine components. The description also includes a link to purchase merchandise.

This video offers a tour of a machine shop specializing in rebuilding motors and transmissions for 1936-1999 Harley Davidson motorcycles, including Twin Cam top-end work. The owner highlights the increasing demand for these services due to a decline in specialized shops, offering competitive pricing and aiming for one-week turnaround times. He also promotes his shop's t-shirts available on his website.

Dragonman demonstrates a specialized process for repairing and relocating Harley-Davidson cam bearing holes. This involves using custom fixtures and a dial indicator to precisely locate the center of the damaged hole, followed by drilling and milling to create a new bore for an interference press-fit bearing. The guide also covers the correct method for installing the new bearing using a specialized punch.