S&S® T124 Engine Assembly
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Instruction 51-1160 ® . 01-18-19 S&S Cycle, Inc © 2003–2019 14025 Cty Hwy G by S&S® Cycle, Inc. Viola, Wisconsin 54664 All rights reserved. Phone: 608-627-1497 • Fax: 608-627-1488 Technical Service Phone: 608-627-TECH (8324) Printed in the U.S.A. Technical Service Email: [email protected] Website: www.sscycle.com Installation Instructions: S&S® T124 Engine Assembly DISCLAIMER: IMPORTANT NOTICE: Many S&S parts are designed for high performance, closed course, racing Statements in this instruction sheet preceded by the following words are of applications and are intended for the very experienced rider only. The special significance. installation of S&S parts may void or adversely affect your factory warranty. WARNING In addition such installation and use may violate certain federal, state, and local laws, rules and ordinances as well as other laws when used on motor Means there is the possibility of injury to yourself or others. vehicles used on public highways. Always check federal, state, and local laws CAUTION before modifying your motorcycle. It is the sole and exclusive responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of the product for his or her use, and Means there is the possibility of damage to the part or motorcycle. the user shall assume all legal, personal injury risk and liability and all other NOTE obligations, duties, and risks associated therewith. The words Harley®, Harley-Davidson®, H-D®, Sportster®, Evolution®, and all Other information of particular importance has been placed in italic type. H-D part numbers and model designations are used in reference only. S&S S&S recommends you take special notice of these items. Cycle is not associated with Harley-Davidson, Inc. WARRANTY: SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION RULES: All S&S parts are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of Before installing your new S&S part, it is your responsibility to read and follow manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve the installation and maintenance procedures in these instructions and follow (12) months from the date of purchase. Merchandise that fails to conform to the basic rules below for your personal safety. these conditions will be repaired or replaced at S&S’s option if the parts are returned to us by the purchaser within the 12 month warranty period or within • Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions 10 days thereafter. and toxic when breathed. Do not smoke. Perform installation in a well In the event warranty service is required, the original purchaser must call or ventilated area away from open flames or sparks. write S&S immediately with the problem. Some problems can be rectified by a • If motorcycle has been running, wait until engine and exhaust pipes have telephone call and need no further course of action. cooled down to avoid getting burned before performing any installation steps. A part that is suspect of being defective must not be replaced by a Dealer • Before performing any installation steps, disconnect battery to eliminate without prior authorization from S&S. If it is deemed necessary for S&S to potential sparks and inadvertent engagement of starter while working make an evaluation to determine whether the part was defective, a return on electrical components. authorization number must be obtained from S&S. The parts must be packaged • Read instructions thoroughly and carefully so all procedures are properly so as to not cause further damage and be returned prepaid to S&S completely understood before performing any installation steps. with a copy of the original invoice of purchase and a detailed letter outlining Contact S&S with any questions you may have if any steps are unclear or the nature of the problem, how the part was used and the circumstances at the any abnormalities occur during installation or operation of motorcycle time of failure. If after an evaluation has been made by S&S and the part was with an S&S part on it. found to be defective, repair, replacement or refund will be granted. • Consult an appropriate service manual for your motorcycle for correct disassembly and reassembly procedures for any parts that need to be ADDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS: removed to facilitate installation. • Use good judgment when performing installation and operating (1) S&S shall have no obligation in the event an S&S part is modified by any motorcycle. Good judgment begins with a clear head. Don’t let alcohol, other person or organization. drugs or fatigue impair your judgment. Start installation when you are fresh. (2) S&S shall have no obligation if an S&S part becomes defective in whole or • Be sure all federal, state and local laws are obeyed with the installation. in part as a result of improper installation, improper maintenance, improper • For optimum performance and safety and to minimize potential damage use, abnormal operation, or any other misuse or mistreatment of the S&S part. to carb or other components, use all mounting hardware that is provided (3) S&S shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages resulting and follow all installation instructions. from the failure of an S&S part, the breach of any warranties, the failure to • Motorcycle exhaust fumes are toxic and poisonous and must not be deliver, delay in delivery, delivery in non-conforming condition, or for any other breathed. Run motorcycle in a well ventilated area where fumes can breach of contract or duty between S&S and a customer. dissipate. Instruction Contents: parts are correct before assembling them or having them modified in 1. Introduction 7. Oil Line Installation any manner, and assumes all liability for modifications. 2. Additional Features 8. Initial Start-up & Engine Under no circumstance will S&S be held responsible for expenses Break-In related to the modification of any S&S part in the event warranty 3. Modification Notes service is required. Modified parts will not be accepted for credit or 4. Engine to Frame Assembly 9. Tuning Guidelines exchange. This will apply regardless of cause or fault: customer, retailer, manufacturer, or other. 5. Ignition System 10. Engine Specs & Torque Values For further information, contact S&S Technical Services at 608-627- 6. Fuel System 11. Service Intervals 8324 or e-mail [email protected] Please read these instructions carefully before starting work. NOTE: Modification includes but is not limited to appearance changes such Proceed with the installation only after the instructions as painting, powdercoating, plating, and polishing. Proper preparation are completely understood. These instructions should be for these procedures as well as the processes themselves may require the supplemented by the appropriate OEM service manual for your use of polishing compounds, chemicals or procedures that are potentially motorcycle. Follow all safety information. harmful to crankcases. 1. Introduction Installation can be performed by any Harley-Davidson® repair shop equipped to do complete engine overhauls. CAUTION No special tools other than those used in normal engine building · Passages and internal cavities may become obstructed operations are required. by residues from materials used to polish, paint, plate or powdercoat surfaces. Additionally, surface finishing processes NOTES can damage critical machined surfaces. Any of the above may · Installation of a fuel injected engine in a motorcycle that was originally cause premature wear, damage or failure of other engine equipped with a carburetor is fairly difficult and expensive.This components as well as the crankcases themselves. conversion requires a fuel pump equipped gas tank as well as wiring · Glass bead and polishing residues are abrasive and can be harness. difficult to remove from recesses and small passages. Abrasive · All S&S T124 assemblies are for Twin Cam 88® noncounterbalanced engine residues can cause oil contamination and extensive engine applications, and are not for use in Twin Cam 88B® counterbalanced damage. Engine damage caused by powder coating, polishing, applications. glass bead blasting, or other modification will not be covered under warranty. 2. Additional Features: Powdercoating—Subjecting heat-treated alloys such as those used · Greater overall strength than stock crankcases, especially in the in S&S crankcases to excessive heat can drastically alter their strength front motor mount, an important consideration in high performance and their critical properties. The degree of change depends upon the applications. temperatures reached and the duration of exposure. When powder · All oil passages between the crankcase and cam support plate are coating or otherwise processing alloy parts, S&S exposes them to a o-ring sealed. maximum temperature of 370°F for no longer than 20 minutes. Under · Compatible with stock components. no circumstances should parts be heated past 400°F! · Uses 1999–2002 Timken® style sprocket shaft bearing. S&S strongly recommends trial-fitting every engine before frame is painted or powdercoated. · Uses 2003–up pinion shaft bearing 4. Engine To Frame Assembly S&S® T124 instructions often refer to procedures described in other S&S instructions or a Harley-Davidson® Service Manual. The engine should be installed into the frame before the ignition, fuel, These materials should be cross-referenced as necessary. exhaust, and oil system components are installed. IMPORTANT Follow the engine to frame fitting below: Before proceeding, verify that serial numbers on crankcases Engine to Frame Test Fit match numbers on packing carton and certificate of origin. NOTE: The engine must be fitted to the frame it is installed into. It must rest Contact S&S immediately if numbers do not match. squarely on its attachment points, and bolted solidly to the frame without NOTE: Valid certificate of origin is required for any transfer or sale of stressing the engine case at any point. longblock assemblies.