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Crankshaft & rods, Warning – S&S Cycle 106 Stroker Hot Set Up Kit For Victory Freedom Engines User Manual

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CRANKSHAFT & RODS

Be sure to disconnect the battery of your motorcycle before starting on this procedure. Accidental starting of the motorcycle
could cause injury to you or others around you during the installation.

1-

Follow the Transmission & Crankshaft section of your Victory motorcycle service manual for disassembling your Victory engine.

2-

Your new S&S crankshaft and connecting rods will require assembly. S&S connecting rods are machined to use the Orange Victory

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rod bearings that are included in the kit (Bearing P/N 3514390-159). Perform rod bearing clearance inspection as follows:
A-

Wash or clean all of the following components: crankshaft crankpin, rods and rod bores, bearing inserts.

B-

Place a strip of Plastigauge

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across the width of the crankpin.

NOTE: Green Plastigauge (.001-.003”) is commonly used for this procedure, it can be purchased at the local automotive parts
store. Do not place Plastigauge across oil holes. Be careful not to allow the rods to move during the rest of the inspection
procedure.

C-

Mark the rod and cap at the separation line with a Sharpie

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, Dykem

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, or permanent marker to prevent rod caps from getting

swapped from their original rod during the inspection and assembly process. See Picture 2.

Picture 1

S&S Crankshaft & Connecting Rods
NOTE: Bearings not shown.

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Picture 2

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