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- Page 1 SHOVELHEAD ENGINES *NOT EPA COMPLIANT ULTIMA COMPANY LLC...
- Page 2 Ultima Company LLC is not a representative of any other motorcycle manufacturer and the parts we sell are not necessarily recommended by any other motorcycle manufacturer. All words used in this catalog denoting any motorcycle manufacturer, models or motorcycle, or part numbers are intended for use as reference only.
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Page 3: Additional Warranty Provisions
6 months/6,000 miles from the original date of purchase. Merchandise that fails to conform to these conditions will be repaired by Ultima if the parts are returned to Midwest Motorcycle Supply by the purchaser within the specified warranty period or within 10 days thereafter. Cost associated with removing or installation of complete engines are not covered under this warranty. -
Page 4: General Specifications
Engine Weight 170 Lb Installation Notes: Ultima ® Engines must be installed by a trained professional mechanic into a motorcycle for which its use was intended. Failure to do so may result in injury and even death. It is the customer’s responsibility to insure their mechanic has proper training. - Page 5 VENT Ultima ® Shovelhead engines use a 1992 & later style oil pump as shown in Figure 2. 1. The feed line is mounted in the center of the outer cover of the pump and is pointing up. OIL FEED 2.
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Page 6: Oil Recommendations
API service SJ rated motor oils, such as Ultima’s 60 weight oil, MW# 103-111. The oil’s viscosity should be matched with the climate conditions but in most cases Ultima 60 weight motor oil will work fine. -
Page 7: General Information
Compression Release Valves ® All Ultima Shovelhead engines are supplied with manually operated push button compression release valves. These valves aid in starting your engine and can greatly increase your starter and battery life. To operate these simply depress the Top Cap as shown in Figure 1 and they will pop back up automatically once the engine is cranking. - Page 8 ® belt drives. Primary Belt Drive Considerations: When installing belt drives on Ultima engines it is recommended that RTV silicone be applied behind the stator where the casting meets the steel liner & between the crankshaft splines & the rotor spacer.
- Page 9 37t clutch basket divided by 24t engine sprocket = 1.54 1.54 x 2.19 = 3.37 overall 70t rear pulley divided by 32t transmission pulley = 2.19 3000 rpm @ 69mph Ultima ® belt drives 71t clutch basket divided by 45t engine pulley = 1.6 1.6 x 2 = 3.20 overall...
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Page 10: Exhaust System Selection
Exhaust System Selection Ultima Shovelhead motors utilize a 3-bolt exhaust mount for added durability, but stock single-bolt exhaust can be used. When selecting exhaust systems avoid large diameter pipes that do not have a smaller primary pipe that exits the head for at least 4-8”. Overall the owner’s satisfaction of the selected pipe is most important but it can also have a negative effect on rated power levels. -
Page 11: Ignition Systems
Ultima Shovelhead engines come with an Ultima Fixed Curve Single Fire Ignition System (by Dynatek) with advance Curves and the Rev Limiter preset from the factory and do not require further adjustment. Rev limiter is set at 6,000 RPM. Modifying or tampering with the ignition settings during the engines warranty period will result in your warranty being void. - Page 12 SINGLE PLUG WIRING DUAL PLUG WIRING WHITE (+12V) 12 VOLTS SUPPLIED POWER SINGLE-FIRE/SINGLE COIL WIRING DIAGRAM SINGLE-FIRE/ DUAL COIL/DUAL PLUG COILS: 2.5 - 3.5 OHM WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: COILS: 2.5 - 3.5 OHM OUTPUTS CAN BE REVERSED FOR BEST SPARK PLUG WIRE REAR FRONT NOTE:...
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Page 13: Timing Marks
Timing Marks Ultima ® Shovelhead Engines are supplied with 4 reference timing marks on the flywheel to identify crankshaft location when viewed through the timing hole plug. These marks are as follows: R 2. A Mark 1. = (T:F) Top Dead Center on the Front cylinder—The TDC mark is used for most electronic ignitions as the reference point to begin the static timing process. - Page 14 We have found in most cases these Ultima Shovelhead engines will accept full timing before 2500 rpm and this is the best choice for most engines. If you have excessive Spark Knock or detonation go to a slower curve, Colder Spark Plug, Richer Jets or better fuel.
- Page 15 The instructions show 4 different advance curves for this scenario. Select the curve with the proper total timing shown in this book for your engine. Ultima Ignitions have preset curves and will get you close by static timing the engine at TDC. Dyna 2000 Ignitions will require you to modify the base timing on most engines so the total advance is not too excessive.
- Page 16 Set the ignition to the OEM with VOES mode but do not install the VOES switch. Instead tape up the wire — Do NOT Ground this wire on the HI4 System or Ultima ignition system. Put the ignition in Kick Start Mode as they will fire on the first revolution and typically start much easier this way.
- Page 17 Spark plugs Recommendations: There are a variety of spark plug manufacturers who make the proper style and heat range plugs for the Ultima Shovelhead engines. Engines that have excessive spark knock may require a colder heat range and or richer air/fuel mixtures and retard the timing. We also recommend using the coldest plug your combination/environment and fuel will allow for best overall engine life and performance.
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Page 18: Pre-Start Checks
START UP AND BREAK IN RECOMMENDATIONS To give your engine maximum life and performance please read these recommendations thoroughly. These recommendations are assuming that your engine has been installed by a professional mechanic and all aspects of proper engine installation have been addressed. Pre-Start Checks Oil System: Some things that you should not do prior to starting your engine are:... -
Page 19: Priming Oil System Prior To Start-Up
® Shovelhead engines are designed to run on a Minimum of 92 octane unleaded fuel. Higher octane fuels will be beneficial to your engine only up to a point and above about 100-105 octane you can lose performance as the engine’s fuel requirements and ignition timing... -
Page 20: Initial Start-Up
Initial Start Up One of the most important parts of the break-in procedure is the initial starting of your engine!!!! Read this completely before starting the engine!!!!!! 1. Remove the Air Filter Cover. 2. Twist the throttle wide open and make sure that the accelerator pump is working. 3. - Page 21 Break-in procedures for Ultima® Engines Follow these guidelines closely or you may void your warranty. Avoid over heating your engine!!!!!!!!!!! The heat of a new engine can be directly related to engine rpm, load and friction. Do not lug the engine. If you have a 6-speed transmission do not run your bike in 6th gear during break-in. We strongly recommend you keep the engine rpm above 2400 and below 3500 rpm for the first 500 miles and run the engine at varying speeds.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
“Wear-In” period, engines produce very small metallic pieces that need a good filter to remove them. We do not recommend extremely fine 10-micron filters during this time as they can clog quickly and begin to by-pass oil instead of filtering it. Use the 40 Micron Filters during break-in and for the life of the engine. Ultima ®... - Page 23 Also be careful of oil filter housings. If you have over filled your oil tank and have this problem you must drain the engine’s crankcase before refilling. Ultima ®...
- Page 24 3. With your Fingers rotate the adjuster until there is no play between the lifter and pushrod (zero lash) but with no load on the lifter. 4. Extend the adjuster another 3 full turns beyond zero lash and lock the jam nut tight. (This applies to pushrods with 18 threads per inch. If the pushrods are not the stock Ultima ®...
- Page 25 General Torque Specs and Adjustments Rocker Cover Nuts 12-15 ft lbs Rocker Arm Shaft Locknut 12-18 ft lbs Cylinder-Head Bolts 55-75 ft lbs Cylinder-Base Nuts 32-40 ft lbs Cam Cover/Lifter Block 1/4-20 bolts 120-150 In Lb Oil Pump Bolts 120-140 In Lb Pinion Gear Nut 42 ft lbs Left hand (reverse) thread Case Bolts...
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Page 26: Maintenance Schedule
Technician Signature Date first initial 3000 miles. In an event warranty is needed, Ultima reserves the right to request copies of the signed scheduled maintenance lists. These guidelines are provided to give you maximum engine life, enjoyment & service life of your Ultima engine. - Page 27 Ultima requires following the scheduled maint. guidelines every 3000 miles after the first initial 3000 miles. In an event warranty is needed, Ultima reserves the right to request copies of the signed scheduled maintenance lists. These guidelines are provided to give...
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Page 28: Phone Number
SHOVELHEAD WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD THIS CARD MUST BE FILLED OUT AND MAILED TO THE ULTIMA WARRANTY DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE BY THE END USER. ENGINE SERIAL #: DISPLACEMENT: DATE OF PURCHASE: END USER: PHONE NUMBER: ADDRESS: I, the undersigned, agree and understand that this Ultima ®... - Page 29 AFFIX STAMP HERE ULTIMA COMPANY., LLC WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 2100 HIGHWAY Z PEVELY, MO 63070...
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