Videos tagged with Torrington Bearings

This video details advanced Harley Davidson engine rebuilding processes performed by Dragonman, a specialist with 58 years of experience. It covers flywheel shaving for improved RPMs, connecting rod refurbishment with new bushings and honing, cylinder boring and honing using specialized machines, valve grinding with multi-angle cuts, and transmission component replacement including gears and bearings. The content emphasizes precision, specialized tooling, and the extensive knowledge gained through decades of hands-on work.

This YouTube video focuses on the meticulous rebuilding of Harley Davidson connecting rods. The creator emphasizes their 'old school' approach, detailing the process of replacing bushings and races, ensuring rod straightness, honing to HD specifications, and setting them up with Torrington bearings and new crank pins. While not a firearm-related video, it highlights a skilled mechanical process akin to gunsmithing, focusing on precision and adherence to manufacturer standards. The creator offers merchandise through a provided store link.

Mel Bernstein, 'The Dragon Man,' provides an advanced guide on rebuilding 1976 Shovelhead Harley-Davidson flywheels. The process involves meticulous cleaning, precise torquing of critical components like the pinion shaft and crank pin nuts, using specialized jigs and a press for alignment, and truing the assembly with dial indicators. A key emphasis is placed on using the correct pinion shaft bushings to ensure proper oiling, preventing catastrophic engine failure.

This video details the process of rebuilding Harley Davidson connecting rods at Dragonman's Machine Shop. The instructor, Holly Davis, demonstrates the removal and installation of bushings and races using specialized tools and a press, emphasizing the importance of precision and using quality American-made components. The guide covers straightening bent rods and the final honing process to achieve precise measurements for optimal engine performance.