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2006 Softail: Engine

TYPICAL SYMPTOMS valves, not worn rings. reference only.

Symptoms indicating a need for engine repair are often mis- leading, but generally if more than one symptom is present, possible causes can be narrowed down to make at least a partial diagnosis. An above normal consumption of oil, for example, could be caused by several mechanical faults (see 1.32 TROUBLESHOOTING). But when accompanied by a blue-gray smoke from the exhaust, and when low compres- sion is present, it indicates the rings need replacing. Low compression by itself, however, indicates improperly seated Certain “knocking” noises may be caused by loose bearings, others by piston slap, a condition where piston or cylinder or bot

ENGINE IN on
HOW TO USE THIS SECTION

NOTE During top end disassembly, the engine may be left in the If servicing only cylinder head components, pistons, cylinders and/or upper rod bushings, see 3.9 TOP END SERVICE. Two options are available depending upon engine status. ENGINE IN CHASSIS on page 3-16. ENGINE REMOVED FROM CHASSIS on page 3-17. NOTE Servicing components in the cam compartment requires only partial disassembly. This can be done with the engine left in After disassembling as far as the cylinder heads you may find that bottom end repair is necessary. Bottom end service may require either partial or complete disassembly of the engine. service the cam compartm
TOP END REPAIR chassis for service. BOTTOM END REPAIR page 3-19.

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