I have a question for you. I own a 2012 FLHRC with the 103cc. The bike now has 13000 miles. I started to notice oil on the front cylinder Harley rocker cover, the front bolt. I put a wrench to it but it was tight. I checked the torque at 18 ft lbs. Thinking it moved a little I road the back and again oil. I then put a wrench to the left front bolt and found it loose. I backed off the right bolt a hair and re-torque both bolts to 15 ft. lbs. The book calls for 15 to 18 ft. lbs and I like to start at the bottom. Tell me if what I did is acceptable ?PS. I am a member and enjoy checking in now and then. The videos are great. Thanks for the help. Jim G
Jim, evenly, re-tightening your Harley rocker cover is completely acceptable. However, this may only be a temporary fix if a gasket surface has been compensated by the constant vibration of the loosened rocker box. If this leak reappears, be sure to replace this rocker box gasket with a new H.D. gasket. Also, use a little Loctite on your rocker box hardware when you are on your way back together. Of course, torque evenly to factory specs. Thanks for your question and for your business.
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“Red Loctite”??? Since those same bolts may need removal at some point, I think the suggestion should be “Blue Loctite”–it’s removable, but red is not without heat.
I have a 2003 Heritage with 56K on the speedo and just noticed a very slight oil seepage coming from both rockers…nothing serious just a slight leakage ? Should I just try tourqueing it or replace the caskets ? Thanks
You will need to replace your rocker box gaskets if they are leaking. There is nothing that you can tighten that will remedy the problem.
Would also suggest inspecting your cam chain tensioners if they have not been inspected or replaced already.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-top-end-removal-008743/
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/cam-chain-tensioner-shoe-inspection-001291/
Hi,
Will replacing the gasket keep oil from leaking from the Bolts? I have A Street glide with a 103 that has 60K on it. Oil is coming out of the front rocker bolts.
Hi Brian. If your rocker box gaskets are old or have high miles, you should consider replacement (upper & lower) along with breather gaskets.
When the top boxes are off, be sure to clean the hardware allocations with brake clean & compressed air. Then, reassemble with Loktite – not too much Loktite.
The Loktite not only assures that the hardware will stay torqued, but it also creates a barrier on the threads so that oil can not travel out of the compartment.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-top-end-removal-008743/
Do you have a video on changing rocker box gasket on a 1985 fxwg
Hello,
Unfortunately we do not have a video that covers the Evolution motor specifically.
Suggest picking up a service manual for your year and model.
Clymer online manuals are excellent and usually cheaper than a factory service manual.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/clymer-manuals-online-009667/
Hope this helps,
Mark
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Ticket 17427 Do you have a video with a three piece rocker box cover gasket change? email me for response
Dear Gordon,
Thank you for your patience. In regards to your question-
If you are talking about rocker box gaskets for the Evolution motor, unfortunately no.
Suggest using the factory service manual for your year and model.
Clymer online manuals are also very good.
https://www.fixmyhog.com/video/clymer-manuals-online-009667/
I hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Mark
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