Videos tagged with Harley-Davidson Shovelhead

This video provides an in-depth look at Harley-Davidson engine and transmission rebuilds performed by Dragonman at his machine shop. It details the history and identification of various Harley engine models, including Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, and Evolution. The guide covers common repair issues like bent shifter forks and broken exhaust ports, offering expert solutions such as welding replacement ports and installing steel race inserts into transmission cases. Specific instructions are given for packing engine components for shipping and the high-quality parts used in rebuilds, emphasizing the advanced skills required for these tasks.

This video demonstrates an advanced gunsmithing technique for machining a dual spark plug hole into a Harley-Davidson Shovelhead cylinder head using a milling machine. The process involves precise alignment, controlled milling with an end mill, drilling, chamfering, and finally, tapping the new thread. The instructor emphasizes the need for practice and careful pressure application during threading to avoid damaging the head or the tap. The modification aims to improve combustion efficiency.