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I see mention here on the list of a kit for the front cam belt pulley. Is it supplied by Morgan or S&S? I am unsure which bolt in the timing chest is the subject of this upgrade. Any pictures or links to the kit?
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I assume you mean the front pulley cover spacing washers that allow a bit of cooling air through the cam belt housing? If so, that kit is just a set of spacer washers and some slightly longer allen head screws, available from Morgan I think. The cheaper alternative is discard the gasket and just fit some spacer washers yourself, as that is all the kit is.
If you mean the torx drive pulley bolt that can make an unplanned exit through the front cover, there is a different one with a bi-hex drive available from S&S I believe.
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Thanks, I have already added spacers to ventilate the front cover. I am concerned that the pulley bolts might add to the airflow by punching a hole in the cover. Yet another mod..... The fun never ends!
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This only affects early cars, 2014 should be ok
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This only affects early cars, 2014 should be ok My late 2013 decided to change the look of its timimg cover recently .... I must say with no lasting damage , easy repair for the dealer.
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My rig is mid 2013, time to contact my friendly S&S dealer....
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I have a 2012 Whats the kit all about
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D38 on the french forum had the bolt/cover smash problem on his march 2014 after just 3500km.so 2014 are not safe.True,no lasting damage,but a disaster if you're on a trip & miles from a dealer.It should'nt happen..why is the bolt threaded in such a direction,as to allow the it to come undone on the rotation of the pulley?I repeat,there should be a recall of all MTWs to have the new kit fitted
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After shredding the cam belt I brought the beast to a bike shop where we put it right and the mechanic had absolutely no qualms about using Locktite on that part at all despite what S&S advises. That was 10,000 miles ago and the belt and all else are just fine.
So If there is no alternative this will work.
What's your mileage? Who cares. Is it practical? See #1. What happens when it rains? You get wet.
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The kit is a simple replacement of the parts as fitted ( from memory new jockey pulleys , new drive pulley and bolt and a new drive belt - dont quote me on that ) , so some sort of retaining glue is worth exploring. I wonder why S&S dont recommend ? and more info on this recommendation ?
The cover is a separate item.
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