Need help with removing rear rocker box on 113 motor in a heritage softail

[jclark311]

OK here goes. I had an Ultima 113 on another bike. My winter project was to install the 113, and a 6 speed on my 94 Herirtage. Got the thing all back together, took it for a ride, and its leaking oil out the rocker boxes. I put new Harley Davidson 80ci Evo gaskets on the rocker boxes before i installed the motor. So I have a lot of questions. The rocker boxes had 2 umbrella valves in each one, I put 1 back in on the intake side. The front rocker box came right off, but the rear one is a different story. There is no way in hell the bottom of the rocker box will come off. The frame and valves are in the way. Any suggestions?

[turboprop]

It will come out, but you will have to move it around a bunch to find the way out. It does not just go directly in or out. Dance with it.

[jclark311]

I dont think so, not without compressing the valve springs. I tried every combination for over an hour. I am thinking I may have to remove the head. I do not want to have to remove the motor to do this.

[Evo160K]

JC,
If it turns out you need to compress the spring or take it out, you may be able to do something like in the picture.  I did it to remove that broken spring on a stock evo rocker box.  Bring the piston to top dead center if you take the keepers out.  I think the valve seal will hold the valve up, but no reason to gamble.

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[jclark311]

Evo160K, good thinking, I will look into that

[jclark311]

Evo160K, good thinking,  I used your technique with a screwdriver, compressed the sping about an 1/8th inch, and it came right out. Thanks for the tip.

[Evo160K]

You're very welcome.