HERE’S THE BEEF….TIMKEN THAT IS!

JIMS TIMKEN BEARING INSTALLATION TOOL

By Buck Lovell     photos by Lovell Photography

JIMS Machine’s Timken bearing installation tool makes it possible to install the more durable Timken bearing (HD No. 9028) and races in drive side Twin Cam cases to replace the stock INA (HD number 24604-00D) bearings. As with any new specialty tool, reading the instructions prior to starting the installation is one the most important steps. This installation should only be performed by an experienced mechanic. Timken bearings add a significant measure of structural stiffness to the crankshaft assembly on the load bearing (drive side) of the modern Harley-Davidson power-plant at all RPM. The stock bearing is perfectly capable of handling stock motor output, but when the motor is extensively modified to produce additional horsepower and torque, the lower-end load factor is increased. That is especially true when that pumped-up motor is in a heavy Bagger or touring motorcycle, and if the rider-owner is heavy handed on the throttle more often than not. Harley-Davidson began using roller bearings on the drive-side of the case in 2003 ostensibly as a mass production cost cutting measure . INA (stock) type roller bearings do not require the extra labor required for a typical Timken bearing installation. Timken bearings must be pressed onto the shaft, and then the drive-shaft end-play established prior to assembling the cases and flywheels. INA bearings do not. Timken bearings also require a different style of bearing race. The JIMS tool is designed to make installation of the Timken races in a late model drive-side case convenient and most importantly, with accurate alignment and location. New oil feed and drain holes are required for a Timken bearing installation. The JIMS tool includes all the required drill bits with collars, and a precise depth gauge for accurate depth and location placement when drilling the new holes in the left-hand case.

TOOLS REQUIRED (optional)

2 ton hydraulic press (must be square to within .010″ ram to table

Torque wrench with inch pound rating

Torque wrench with foot pound rating

Torx drive socket for in-pound torque wrench, to torque the 6 No. 2006 flat head screws

5/32″Allen drive socket to torque the 4 No, 1234 holding the base plae

5/64″ hex key Allen wrench for the No. 1267 stop collar

1/16″ hex key Allen wrench for 1 No, 1264, & 1 No. 1292 stop collar

3/8″ drive hand drill

Small tap handle for use with No. 2288 8-32 tap

Press fit lube (Sunnen B-200 L) 

The installation shown here was over simplified and should be viewed for entertainment purposes only. ALWAYS follow the instructions to the letter. If you don’t know what you are doing don’t do it! For further information contact JIMS Machine (tech@jimsusa.com)(sales@jimsusa.com)

For all further information regarding this and other specialty tools contact:

JIMS MACHINE
555 Dawson Avenue
Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 482-6913
www.jimsusa.com