We recently rebuilt a S&S Super E carb, which is documented in our tech department. There are several S&S carb techs on Bikernet:
http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1198
http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=1917
http://www.bikernet.com/SandS/PageViewer.asp?PageID=2121
Unfortunately we ran into a carb that didn't return to commendable running life after a rebuild. Just for a test we installed it on another bike and we still encountered erratic running problems, so I reached out to the factory and discovered S&S has a remanufacturing service for many of their products. Check it out:
S&S Cycle professional remanufacturing services are available through all authorized S&S dealers. Your authorized S&S dealer can send S&S and some stock components to S&S to have them remanufactured to factory fitment specifications. From a carburetor to a complete engine, pretty much any S&S and certain stock components can be remanufactured.
In the big picture, this means that rather than replace an engine when it has run its course, for about half the cost of a new engine, the S&S remanufacturing technicians can return your engine to factory specs. The remanufactured engine will have new bearings and bushings as required, new pistons, oil pump components, camshaft(s), tappets, gaskets, seals and replacement hardware.
A remanufactured S&S engine carries a full one-year parts and labor warranty.
What’s Included?
Typical S&S Remanufacturing procedures are available for S&S and Flathead Power KN-Series, P-Series, SH-Series, V-Series, and T-Series engines.
Each S&S Remanufactured engine process includes the following:
Crankcases: replace bearings and refit pinion race.
Gear Cover: replace camshaft and pinion bushings.
Flywheel Assembly: repair flywheels, rebuild connecting rods and replace pinion shaft and crankpin, balance and true assembly.
Cylinder Heads: remanufacture with new oversize stem valves and new valve springs. Gasket surfaces are resurfaced as needed.
Cylinders and Pistons: bore and hone cylinders to accommodate new pistons and rings.
Oil Pump: remanufacture with new gears, seals and gaskets.
Carburetor: remanufacture to factory new specifications.
Reassemble: complete assembly with new camshaft(s), tappets, gaskets and seals.
S&S Cycle offers complete factory machine shop services through Authorized S&S Dealers. From installing a complete Hot Set Up Kit to installing thrust washers in a flywheel, our factory certified technicians have the tools, the know-how and just as importantly the genuine S&S parts to handle just about any job. Instead of sending your machine work out to an automotive shop, send it to the people that know your American v-twin engine best.
If you want a big bore S&S Hot Set Up Kit installed in their Harley-Davidson Evolution, Twin Cam 88 or Twin Cam 96 engine, our technicians will do it all for you. Machine the cases, install a Timken sprocket shaft bearing conversion in 2003 and later crankcases, and assemble the entire engine
– all you do is remove the engine from your frame and have your local Authorized S&S Dealer ship it to us! We will even send your dealer an engine shipping carton to ensure that your engine gets here safely.
S&S Machine Shop Services Available:
Machine S&S heads to raise compression ratios.
• Dual-plug S&S heads for shovels and P-Series engines.
• Fit pistons to S&S or stock cylinders.
• Install thrust washers in flywheels.
• Bore and fit 88” cylinders for 95” conversion.
• Machine crankcase breather bore for oversize breather gear.
• Machine crankcase spigot bores for big bore kits.
• Timken sprocket shaft conversion – 2003-and later big twins.
• Machine gasket surfaces – cylinder heads, cylinders, and cases.
• Multi-angle valve job on Serdi equipment.
NOTE: Blown engines or engines with obvious failed components will not qualify for standard remanufacturing pricing. Additional part prices will be provided for customer approval prior to any work taking place. Non-S&S parts will not be reinstalled.
So, we sent our Super E carb to the factory and they rebuilt and tested it for $170 which is less than half of the retail price of buying a new carb. So, if you're not the kinda guy who tears into every component on your motorcycle, this might be the way to rebuild your engine or carb.
–Wrench
