1. | Position motorcycle on a suitable lift. NOTE If vehicle is equipped with Harley-Davidson Smart Security System, see owner's manual for instructions to disarm the system. | |
2. | Remove seat. See service manual. | |
![]() To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding. (00251b) ![]() To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery cable before proceeding. (00048a) | ||
3. | Remove main fuse or disconnect the battery cables, negative cable first. Refer to the service manual. | |
![]() When servicing the fuel system, do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks in the vicinity. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00330a) | ||
4. | Remove fuel tank. See service manual. |
1. | See Figure 3. Replace camshaft needle bearings (5), left main bearing (18) and retaining ring (11) from kit. Refer to the Engine section in the service manual. | |
2. | Install lowered piston cooling jets included with this kit. See service manual. | |
3. | Install flywheel assembly (22) from the kit. Refer to Instruction Sheet and the service manual. | |
4. | See Figure 1 through Figure 3. Assemble engine top end and bottom end using parts from kit. Refer to Instruction Sheets for the cams and pistons and refer to the service manual. | |
5. | Install engine in chassis following the instructions in the service manual. | |
6. | Install induction system using appropriate intake flanges. | |
7. | See Figure 5. Remove CNC ported medallion from the front cylinder head. | |
8. | Apply threadlocker and Sealer (purchased separately) to screws (13) and install Screamin' Eagle 120R medallion (12). Tighten. Torque: 1.1–1.4 N·m (10–12 in-lbs) screws | |
9. | Install clutch kit. Separate purchase of a clutch kit that support 140 ft-lbs of torque is required. | |
10. | Install exhaust system. | |
11. | Install the separately purchased air cleaner assembly. Refer to the service manual or instruction sheet from kit. |
1. | Install fuel tank. See service manual. | |
2. | Install main fuse or connect battery cables, negative cable first. See service manual. | |
3. | Install seat. After installing seat, pull up on seat to verify that it is secure. See service manual. | |
NOTICE You must recalibrate the ECM when installing this kit. Failure to properly recalibrate the ECM can result in severe engine damage. (00399b) | ||
4. | For EFI Models: Recalibration can be performed using the EFI Race Tuner. Refer to Screamin' Eagle Catalog or contact a Harley-Davidson dealer. For Carbureted Models: Rejetting and retiming will be required. | |
5. | Start and run engine. Repeat several times to verify proper operation. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
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1 | 4.060 cylinder assembly, black (2) (used in Kit 16550-04C) | 16562-04B (front) 16563-04B (rear) |
2 | Piston (2) | Not Sold Separately |
3 | Piston ring set (2) | 22526-10 |
4 | Piston pin (2) | 22310-10 |
5 | Piston pin circlip (4) | 22097-99 |
6 | Gasket, cylinder head (2) | 16104-04 |
7 | Gasket, cylinder base (2) | 16736-04 |
8 | Cylinder head assembly, front, black | 16917-08 |
9 | Cylinder head assembly, rear, black | 16921-08 |
10 | Automatic compression release (ACR) plug | 16648-08 |
Notes: Cylinder kit (16550-04C) includes items 1, 6 and 7. Piston Kit (22574-10) includes items 2 through 5. Item 5 is also included in Engine Overhaul Gasket Kit (17053-99C). For cylinder heads (8, 9) assembly components refer to the Cylinder Head Information section. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number | Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number | |
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1 | Gasket, rocker cover base (2) | 16719-99A | 9 | Breather assembly | 17025-03A | |
2 | Gasket, rocker cover top (2) | 17386-99A | 10 | Baffle assembly | 26500002 | |
3 | Gasket, tappet cover (2) | 18635-99B | 11 | Perfect fit pushrods kit, (+0.030 inch) | 18401-03 | |
4 | O-ring, middle push rod cover (4) | 11132A | Notes: Items 1 through 11 are included in Engine Overhaul Gasket Kit (17053-99C). Item 11 is included in manifold kit (29667-07). | |||
5 | O-ring, lower push rod cover (4) | 11145A | ||||
6 | O-ring, upper push rod cover (4) | 11293 | ||||
7 | O-ring, rocker arm support (2) | 11270 | ||||
8 | Breather bolt | 4400 |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
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1 | Gasket, cam cover | 25244-99A |
2 | Cam Drive Retention Kit w/6294, screws and washer | 91800088 |
3 | Retaining ring | 11461 |
4 | Camshaft, front, SE-266E | Not Sold Separately |
5 | Camshaft, rear, SE-266E | Not Sold Separately |
6 | Bearing kit, needle (kit contains 2) | 24017-10 |
7 | O-ring, oil pump to cam plate | 11293 |
8 | O-ring, cam plate to crankcase (2) | 11301 |
9 | O-ring, crankcase ring dowel (2) | 26432-76A |
10 | O-ring, piston cooling (2) | 10930 |
11 | Retaining ring, internal | 35114-02 |
12 | O-ring, crankcase dowel (2) | 11273 |
13 | Seal, main bearing oil | 12068 |
14 | Screw, top center crankcase, long | 1105 |
15 | Washer, sealing | 1086A |
16 | Piston cooling jet (2) | 22315-06A |
17 | 120R Cam cover medallion | 25495-10 |
18 | Bearing, main | 24605-07 |
19 | Thrust washer | 8972 |
20 | O-ring CPS (Not Shown) | 11289A |
21 | Screw, modified, crankcase boring (not shown) (purchased separately) | 1093 |
22 | 4.625 stroke flywheel assembly (not shown) | 24100011 |
Notes: Items 1, 7-14, 20 are included in Engine Overhaul Gasket Kit (17053-99C). Items 4 and 5 available in Cam Kit (25400029). Cylinder kit includes items 14 and 15. |
1. | Apply 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) thick layer of clay to crowns of both pistons (in the areas where valves meet pistons). | |||||||||
2. | Install new cylinder heads from this kit, using new gaskets from Top End Overhaul Gasket Kit (purchased separately). Assemble heads and valve train, and tighten headbolts to torque specifications listed in service manual. | |||||||||
3. | Turn engine (by hand) through two complete revolutions. | |||||||||
4. | Remove heads and measure the clay at its thinnest point. NOTE
NOTE The valve springs on these cylinder heads have an installed spring height of 1.835 in. (46.61 mm) which equals 180 lbs (81.6 kg) of seat pressure.
For constant operation at extreme RPMs, all four valve springs should be checked for matched, installed heights. |
Figure 4. Valve Spring Travel | ||||||||
5. | Change installed valve spring height (seat pressure) as follows: a. Compress valve springs and remove valve collar retainers, upper collars, springs, valve seals, and lower collars on all four valves. b. See Figure 4. Use shims or machine cylinder heads as required to obtain desired seat pressure (see notes above). Install lower valve spring collars, valve springs (do not install valve seals at this time), upper collars, and collar keys. Check installed spring height. c. If spring heights still do not match, repeat Steps 8a and 8b above as necessary to reach the desired installed spring height, again without installing valve seals. d. When all spring heights match, remove valve collar retainers, upper collars, springs, and lower collars. Install using new valve seals (18046-98) purchased separately. Assemble the cylinder head assemblies. e. Because of the large diameter of the springs in this kit, there may be slight interference between the spring and the rocker box. If interference is detected, the clearance in the rocker box bolts may allow enough movement to gain clearance. If not, it may be necessary to remove a small amount of material from the rocker box. | |||||||||
6. | Install the new cylinder head assemblies. | |||||||||
7. | Check assembled engine for proper installation and operation. NOTE If mechanical compression release is desired, SE Compression Release Kit (32076-04) is available. The mechanical compression release can be machined using the SE Mechanical Compression Release Fixture (94638-08). The automatic compression release will need to be removed and plug 16648 can be installed. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
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1a | Cylinder head assembly, rear (includes Items 2 through 11) | 16921-08 |
1b | Cylinder head assembly, front (includes Items 2 through 13) | 16917-08 |
2 |
| Not Sold Separately |
3 |
| See Service Kits |
4 |
| See Service Kits |
5 |
| 16715-83 |
6 |
| 18190-08 |
7 |
| 18183-03 |
8 |
| 18046-98 |
9 |
| See Service Kits |
10 |
| 18240-98 |
11 |
| 16648-08 |
12 |
| 17136-10 |
13 |
| 94634-99 |
Service Kits: | ||
A | Valve Spring Kit, Screamin' Eagle | 19281-02A |
The following Screamin' Eagle parts are available separately: | ||
B | Valve seat, intake | 18191-08 |
C | Valve seat, exhaust | 18048-98A |
D | Valve guide, intake (for service) | |
| 18158-05 | |
| 18156-05 | |
| 18154-05 | |
E | Valve guide, exhaust (for service) | |
| 18157-05 | |
| 18155-05 | |
| 18153-05 |