Vulcan 1500 engine swap HELP???

bobz71 · 03-22-2015, 06:11 PM

HI Guys i have a 2000 vulcan 1500 with a dual stator motor, i bought a 1500 vulcan motor with a single stator to put in it,I didnt realize the differences at the time, noticed the new motor is a single stator engine with a differnt shifter stem,what should i do, can i put the stuff from the old motor to the new motor or what? any help is appreciated.

redjay · 03-22-2015, 08:02 PM

Hello and Welcome. Cant help you with your questions, sorry.

bobz71 · 03-22-2015, 08:52 PM

You cant help or no one can help?

redjay · 03-22-2015, 09:18 PM

Wait and see. There are couple of guys that are very knowledgeable on engine swaps.

Tearitupfixitrepeat · 03-22-2015, 09:25 PM

The first and most important question is what year single stator motor do you have an early classic or later meanstreak or drifter?

You'll definitely need the rotor, ignition pick-ups, and outer stator cover from your dual stator set-up. The ignition pick-ups and rotor triggers are different.

The early classic will be tough and you won't be able to put a second stator in it. You might be able to get a second stator in the MS or drifter motor, if the bosses are in there for a second stator. Also any 99 or earlier motor is a plastic oil pump gear motor.

bobz71 · 03-23-2015, 06:39 AM

ill have to research engine #'s and get back to you im not sure the year.

bobz71 · 03-23-2015, 06:50 AM

Paperwork that came with it says its a 2000. And where are the ignition pickups. Hard to swap?

Tearitupfixitrepeat · 03-23-2015, 07:47 AM

The pick ups are easy to swap. Those are part of the wires that go through the stator covers.

dshelly · 03-23-2015, 07:54 AM

Why not just swap out the parts you need from the donor motor?

bobz71 · 03-23-2015, 09:12 AM

Ya thats what i want to do just making sure i can. Both engines are 2000 so i guess i just have to get gaskets. Didnt want to get it apart and fund out the new motor didnt have the bosses to mount the second stator

**ringadingh** · 03-23-2015, 09:20 AM

The best way to find out is to take it apart and have a look, I'd assume the parts should be able to swap out.

bobz71 · 03-23-2015, 10:07 AM

Donu hsppen to know if the rotor is left or right hand thread?

Tearitupfixitrepeat · 03-29-2015, 08:24 PM

The rotor nut is right handed. If an impact doesn't bust it off pretty easy then you'll need to find a way to hold the crank still. There's a special tool that holds the rotor or you can lock the primary gears on the clutch side with a penny. A strap wrench or generic flywheel holder may work, too.

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bobz71 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 6	Vulcan 1500 engine swap HELP??? HI Guys i have a 2000 vulcan 1500 with a dual stator motor, i bought a 1500 vulcan motor with a single stator to put in it,I didnt realize the differences at the time, noticed the new motor is a single stator engine with a differnt shifter stem,what should i do, can i put the stuff from the old motor to the new motor or what? any help is appreciated. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by bobz71; 03-22-2015 at 06:14 PM.
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03-22-2015, 09:25 PM	#5
Tearitupfixitrepeat Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 87	The first and most important question is what year single stator motor do you have an early classic or later meanstreak or drifter? You'll definitely need the rotor, ignition pick-ups, and outer stator cover from your dual stator set-up. The ignition pick-ups and rotor triggers are different. The early classic will be tough and you won't be able to put a second stator in it. You might be able to get a second stator in the MS or drifter motor, if the bosses are in there for a second stator. Also any 99 or earlier motor is a plastic oil pump gear motor. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-23-2015, 07:54 AM	#9
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Why not just swap out the parts you need from the donor motor? __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	The best way to find out is to take it apart and have a look, I'd assume the parts should be able to swap out. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-22-2015, 08:02 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,943	Hello and Welcome. Cant help you with your questions, sorry.
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03-22-2015, 08:52 PM	#3
bobz71 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 6	You cant help or no one can help?
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03-22-2015, 09:18 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,943	Wait and see. There are couple of guys that are very knowledgeable on engine swaps.
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03-23-2015, 06:39 AM	#6
bobz71 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 6	ill have to research engine #'s and get back to you im not sure the year.
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03-23-2015, 06:50 AM	#7
bobz71 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 6	Paperwork that came with it says its a 2000. And where are the ignition pickups. Hard to swap?
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03-23-2015, 07:47 AM	#8
Tearitupfixitrepeat Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 87	The pick ups are easy to swap. Those are part of the wires that go through the stator covers.
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03-23-2015, 09:12 AM	#10
bobz71 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 6	Ya thats what i want to do just making sure i can. Both engines are 2000 so i guess i just have to get gaskets. Didnt want to get it apart and fund out the new motor didnt have the bosses to mount the second stator
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03-23-2015, 10:07 AM	#12
bobz71 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 6	Donu hsppen to know if the rotor is left or right hand thread?
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03-29-2015, 08:24 PM	#13
Tearitupfixitrepeat Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 87	The rotor nut is right handed. If an impact doesn't bust it off pretty easy then you'll need to find a way to hold the crank still. There's a special tool that holds the rotor or you can lock the primary gears on the clutch side with a penny. A strap wrench or generic flywheel holder may work, too.
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