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Engine man…

I thought I was the only one who had a shovelhead that runs counterclockwise!! I did the exact same thing you did, and went to watch Mr Jin’s videos, and I also noticed that he starts his engine, and it runs clockwise just like his other V twins…

When I received my shovelhead, it wouldn’t run at all, it turns out it had a lifter stuck… I removed the valvetrain and easily freed the lifter, & reassembled it. I have been trying to figure out the valve timing because mine also fires out the carburetor.

I have been trying to contact Mr. Jin for a cam, timing, diagram, but have not heard back from him.  I came here thinking I might be able to find his direct email

We will get it figured out… glad to know I’m not the only one, but also sucks that you’re having problems also.  I do have a Knucklehead cam timing diagram, but it’s different than the Shovel’s cam timing