Workshop Walkthrough
Shovelhead top-end — animated diagram walkthrough
A step-by-step animated walkthrough of the Shovelhead top-end cascade for the 1966-1984 74"/80"/1340cc — non-symmetrical cam-gear mark to the pinion, the era-gated head removal (cast-iron 75 → 34 → 14 N.m vs aluminum 61 → 30 → 14 N.m), the cam-chain tensioner plunger travel spec (5-8 mm at rest), and the cold valve clearance band a Shovelhead owner needs to verify before timing-cover refit.
Workshop Walkthrough
Watch each step animated on-canvas, then run the numbered steps below at the bench. Tap to pause; pinch to zoom when paused.
Step 01 - Drain oil and primary-case lubricant separately -- the Sh...
Drain oil and primary-case lubricant separately -- the Shovelhead shares no sump between engine and primary.
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