An old friend, who I wrote a book about recently, Terry the Tramp, just rebuilt an Evo Engine and we made sure to incorporate some S&S products including the cylinders, the pistons, and the lower end. Plus, it was fitted with an S&S Super E carb. Recently S&S kicked off Viola V-Twin, which fits into this mix.
The whole idea of Viola V-Twin is to give independent shops access to the parts they need to service their customer’s bikes easily and readily. Sometimes it’s hard for a non-franchised shop to find quality parts at a reasonable price without access to multiple catalogs and credit lines.
You may notice that the pages of the VVT catalog are very much like a stock parts catalog. People are used to that format and it makes it easy for them to find what they need. It also serves as a handy cross-reference to stock and VVT/S&S part numbers. If S&S doesn’t have a particular part, there won’t be a part number in the VVT column.
The customer can see that they don’t have that part, but has the stock part number to make it easier to search elsewhere for it. Also if the S&S team happens to add the part to the product line, they just have to plop the new part number into that column and are good to go in next year’s catalog or on line immediately.
The cases, heads, and oil pump of Terry’s rebuild were stock Harley-Davidson. The cases, early Evo, were in horrible shape when he got them. They had been sitting out in the elements, back east, for years. He had them machined, so the two halves matched on the seams for a leak-proof bound.
Terry had an oil filter housing mount welded onto the right case. He also turned the bottom breather (early Evos) into a top breather, and ran later model heads for better oiling. It has a stock cam and a Dynotech electronic ignition. Terry is very happy with the way it all came together in the end.
We decided to take this opportunity, since we didn’t have a complete photographic rundown of the rebuild to point out some of the benefits of S&S products, and the S&S Viola Rebuild program with their components and services.
S&S LOWER ENDS FOR 1984–‘99 big twins
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Drive side flywheels have special keyed 6° large diameter taper that provides more contact area, increasing strength
Standard S&S tapered crankpin and pinion shaft are used for ease of service.
Flywheels for EFI applications are machined with timing notches compatible with factory crank position sensors.
Made of high strength forged steel, S&S flywheels are recommended for both stock replacement and high performance custom applications alike.
S&S rods are made of high strength forged steel. S&S flywheels are recommended for both stock replacement and high performance custom applications alike.
S&S Pistons
S&S cast, 3-1/2-inch bore replacement pistons for S&S 89-inch Hot Set Up Kits. These pistons fit 1984 – ‘ 99 Harley-Davidson big twins with 4-5/8-inch stroke, 89-inch engines. 9.25:1 compression, standard size.
Check the S&S catalog for any piston needs.
S&S Camshafts for Evos
Recommended Applications for S&S camshafts:
Original Equipment Specification (OES) A bolt-in replacement cam with stock cam timing is designed for riders with stock engines. Does not require tuning.
490HP: Hydraulic Bolt-In. Designed for speed or touring. Works well with engine modifications. Works best with 9.5:1 compression ratio. Can be used with stock compression in lighter bikes. Basic rpm 1800-5800.
490MR: Hydraulic Bolt-In Street performance for heavier bikes that are slightly modified. Can be used with stock compression or increased up to 9.5:1. Complements exhaust and intake modifica- tions. No valve spring change required. Basic rpm 1500-5500.
508: Bolt-in cam intended for stock engines with less than 10:1 compression ratio. Quiet valve- train with excellent low/mid range torque for touring and 2 up riding.
510V: Bolt-in cam that works well with stock or ported heads. Improved ramp design results in low valve train noise. Meant for engines up to 96″ and 10:1 compression ratio. 3000-5000 rpm. 520: A replacement part for S&S emissions certified engines, this is a short duration emissions cam with very little overlap to reduce emissions of unburned hydrocarbons. Requires high lift springs and normal clearance checks. 1000-4500 rpm (80″-96″).
585V: A versatile cam for 80″ to 96″ engines with 10:1-10.5:1 compression, and larger engines with 9.5:1-10:1 compression ratios. 3500-6000 rpm.
600: An exceptional cam in any large displacement engine with 9.5:1 to 10.5:1 compression. 3500- 6000 rpm. According to Bruce Tessmer, of S&S, this cam would be okay if the owner decked the heads and raised compression, otherwise he might have a weak response at the low end.
REBUILDING EVO OIL PUMPS–Nobody Likes A Leaky Pump
You can often get a real bargain on an older Harley-Davidson motorcycle with an Evolution engine, but those motors are getting long in the tooth, and lots of them need some TLC. If you’re rebuilding a venerable 80-incher, you’ll certainly want to inspect the oil pump. Even if the pump checks out fine, when it goes back together, you’ll need new gaskets.
Viola V-Twin, S&S Cycle’s line of service parts for stock engines, now includes premium quality Cometic oil pump gaskets for 1984 to 1999 Evolution engines. Don’t settle for anything less! Gaskets are available individually, as gasket kits, and combined with select S&S components as master rebuild kits for stock oil pumps.
Needless to say the gasket kits and master rebuild kits make it easy to get all the parts you need by ordering one part number. The master kit includes gaskets, seals, check ball and spring, relieve valve and spring, keys, and retaining rings. What, no gears? Let’s put it this way: If your gears are damaged, your oil pump body is probably all garfed up, and you need a new oil pump. (We’ve got them too)
Oil Pump Rebuild kits are also available in Viola V-Twin Complete Service Kits. Everything that you need to do the job!
S&S SERVICE AND SPEED CENTER
Did you know the S&S Service and Speed Center is ready to take care of your machine shop, performance upgrade, and custom engine needs. With experienced and knowledge technicians, and state of the art equipment and tools, we can get the job done…guaranteed. The Service and Speed Center is a service provided through S&S Dealers. Locate a dealer near you.
Speed!
S&S REMANUFACTURING AND REPAIR PROGRAM
S&S went way beyond the factory re-man program. They will remanufacture individual components to high performance stroker motors, including:
Remanufacture S&S engines to original factory specs
Remanufacture S&S Carburetors
Remanufacture S&S cylinder heads
Remanufacture S&S flywheel assemblies – Rebuild rods, install thrust washers, rebalance, and replace unserviceable parts
Stock engine rebuilds 1966 – present big twin
Rebuild stock flywheels for 1948-’99 big twin and 1957-85 Sportster models.
Rebuild stock cylinder heads for 1966-present big twin
Performance Upgrades
Install an S&S Hot Set Up Kit in stock 1966-present big twin crankcases including late model “A” and “B” big twin engines
Update stock heads for Harley-Davidson 883cc Sportster models to 1200cc size valves
Compression ratio increase – Machine gasket surfaces of cylinder heads, cylinders, or cases, and installation of high compression piston
Machine Shop Services
Bore stock engine cases to accept big bore cylinders
Hone S&S or stock Harley-Davidson cylinders to fit new pistons
Timken bearing conversions on 2003 – Up stock Harley-Davidson “A” and “B” crankcases
Custom Engine Building
Non standard configurations – engines we don’t offer in the catalog
Custom cosmetic treatments – powder coating (available colors only), polishing, diamond cutting, and nonstandard combinations
S&S REBUILDS STOCK ENGINES!
You may have heard that Harley-Davidson no longer offers the factory remanufacturing program, but not to worry! S&S has been offering a similar service for years. We still do, and the S&S Engine Rebuild Program offers a lot of extras the factory didn’t.
S&S Rebuild Program Features
Fast turn-around – 10 working days from delivery to S&S
Engines are rebuilt with Viola V-Twin quality service parts
Full machine shop service for repairs and performance upgrades
30-day labor and 1 year parts warranty
You get the same engine back – keep your original VIN
Keep any performance upgrades you’ve made – if serviceable
If you want your used parts back, just pay the shipping costs
S&S Rebuild Program Benefits
Competitive Pricing
Dealers! Offer engine rebuild service without tying up your service dept
Expert workmanship using premium Viola V-Twin components
Free Shipping to S&S and back to your dealer (in the lower 48 states) – No hidden charges
Options
Same as Stock Rebuilds
Performance Upgrades
How The Program Works
The S&S Engine Rebuild Program is available only through participating dealers, and is not available directly to retail customers.
When your dealer places an order for the desired rebuild package, S&S will send detailed instructions. In the lower 48 United States, S&S will send a free call tag/pick up order. Dealers outside the lower 48 states are responsible for shipping.
As a highly recommended option, S&S can send a shipping carton to ensure that the engine is properly packaged to avoid damage in shipping. S&S does not recommend using UPS.
When an engine is received, it will be disassembled, and the parts cleaned and inspected. If any part that is normally reusable or is normally refurbished, is not serviceable, the dealer will be contacted. These parts can be replaced with S&S or Viola V-Twin parts, but there will be an additional charge since they are not included in the basic package.
If a performance package is chosen over the Basic Rebuild, the difference in price will reflect the difference in product and related labor costs. For example, if an S&S Hot Set Up Kit is chosen, you won’t be charged for rebuilding your stock heads, since they will be replaced with S&S Super Stock heads. A pretty sweet deal!
Sending An Engine For Rebuild
Attention Do-It-Yourselfers! If you prefer to remove your engine yourself and have your S&S Dealer send it to S&S for rebuilding, please remove the fuel system, ignition system, charging system, and any engine sensors or electronics. Package the engine securely to prevent damage in shipping. We suggest that an S&S engine carton be used. See your S&S Dealer for full details.
Basic Package
We have basic rebuild packages for 1984-’99 Evolution big twin engines and for 1999-present big twin A and B style engines except CVO engines*. If you want your engine to run just like it did when your bike rolled off the showroom floor and be street legal, the basic package is the one for you.
The basic package includes the automatic replacement of certain wear items such as pistons, valves, valve springs, bearings, etc. and all other parts will be inspected and repaired if needed to ensure that they are within factory specifications.
Rebuilds for 1999-later engines automatically include an S&S 3-piece flywheel assembly. If an engine has more than normal wear and tear, and there are unserviceable parts that normally could be reused or rebuilt, the dealer will be contacted to discuss the options.
*CVO engines, as well as vintage big twins not covered by this program, can be rebuilt on a custom basis. Just contact the S&S Service & Speed Center for a personalized quote. 608-627-0763
S&S Basic Engine Rebuild Packages For Stock
Harley-Davidson Big Twins
Engine Type **Part Number ** MSRP
2001-2015 Twin Cam 88B 96B, and 103B 600-0003 $3,995.00
1999-2015 Twin Cam 88, 96, and 103 600-0002 $3,695.00
1984-1999 Evolution Big Twin 600-0001 $3,495.00
Performance Upgrades
While your engine is out of the bike and taken apart, it’s a great time to upgrade performance with minimal additional cost. S&S offers a wide variety of performance upgrades.
Just look at the S&S catalog or visit the S&S website at www.sscycle.com to see what we have available for your engine. We can install anything you see in the catalog, but here are some suggested upgrade packages. Other upgrades will be installed and charged according to time and materials.
Big Twin Engines Option
Performance Cam Upgrade 600-0010 $50.00
Easy Start Cams 600-0011 $100.00
Gear Drive Cams 600-0012 $400.00
98 or 107-inch Big Bore Kit 600-0013 $600.00
CNC Ported Heads 600-0014 $650.00
124-inch Hot Set Up Kit 600-0015 $3,400.00
Performance Upgrade Options for 1984-1999
Harley-Davidson Evolution Big Twin Engines
Bolt-in Performance Cams 600-0004 $50.00
Oil Pump 600-0005 $328.00
Performance Heads 600-0006 $700.00
S&S Flywheels 600-0007 $900.00
89-inch Stroker Kit 600-0008 $1,400.00
96-inch Hot Set Up Kit 600-0009 $2,800.00
How The S&S Engine Rebuild Program Works
The S&S Engine Rebuild Program is available only through participating dealers, and is not available directly to retail customers.
Your dealer will place an order for the desired rebuild package.
S&S will send detailed instructions along with a call tag/pick up order. The call tag allows the dealer to take advantage of S&S’ contracted lower shipping rates.
As an option S&S can send a shipping crate to ensure that the engine is properly packaged to avoid damage in shipping. This is highly recommended. Note: S&S is not responsible for shipping damage. We recommend that engines be insured and packaged properly.
When the engine is received by S&S, it will be disassembled and the parts will be cleaned and inspected. Note: If any part that is normally reusable or is normally refurbished is not serviceable, the dealer will be contacted. These parts can be replaced with S&S or Viola V-Twin parts, but there will be an additional charge since they are not included in the basic package.
Any extra parts or performance products will be added to the order as separate line items. If a Performance Upgrade is chosen over the Basic Rebuild, the difference in price will reflect the difference in product and related labor costs. For example, if an S&S Hot Set Up Kit is chosen, you won’t be charged for rebuilding your stock heads, since they will be replaced with S&S Super Stock heads. A pretty sweet deal!
All work for Basic Packages and Performance Upgrades will be done by the technicians at the S&S Service and Speed Center in LaCrosse, WI using either Viola V-Twin service parts or S&S Proven Performance parts.
Sending An Engine For Rebuild
Dealers! When sending and engine to S&S for rebuilding, please remove the fuel system, ignition system, charging system, and any engine sensors or electronics. Package the engine securely to prevent damage in shipping. We suggest that an S&S engine carton be used.
Notes
At this time S&S does not offer any cosmetic or finishing options. The S&S engine rebuilding program is for functional repair only.
Engines receiving the full basic rebuild package have stock performance and are emissions legal.
Engines rebuilt with S&S performance products, or performance products installed in the engine when received, are intended only for closed course competition use and are not legal for vehicles used on the street.
