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Instruction Sheet No. 400A

Revised 7-7-99
S&S Cycle, Inc.
®

14025 County Hwy. G Box 215

Copyright © 1989 Viola, Wisconsin 54664
by S&S Cycle, Inc.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Phone 608-627-1497 Fax 608-627-1488
Customer Service - [email protected]
Technical Assistance - [email protected]

Installation Instructions for

S&S Super E & G Series “Shorty” Carburetors
On Harley Davidson Twin Cam 88 Engines

S&S Super E and Super G “Shorty” carburetors are 400. Tuning carburetor for TC 88 engine is identical
compatible with all carburetor-type Twin Cam 88 to procedure described in Instruction Sheet No.
engines. Easy adjustment makes S&S carburetors 400, pages 14-20.
suitable for TC88 engines regardless of cubic inches
or most other modifications. S&S carburetor cannot Read Instruction Sheets No. 400 and 400-A before
be installed on fuel-injection (EFI) models without beginning installation. Certain sections of
significant changes to OEM wiring harness and other Instruction Sheet No. 400 apply only to Sportster,
parts. Knucklehead, Panhead, or Shovelhead engines
and may be overlooked.
NOTES
● Stock TC88 throttle cables are not compatible WARNINGS
with S&S carburetors. Cables are same as those ● Gasoline is extremely flammable, explosive
designed for S&S carb installed on’96-up Big Twin, under certain conditions, and the fumes toxic
and are available from S&S and other aftermarket when inhaled. Disconnect battery ground cable
sources. before installation to prevent sparks, do not
● Certain combinations of exhaust and camshaft smoke around gasoline, and perform
timing can cause erratic carburetion, making installation in a well-ventilated area away from
correct tuning difficult or impossible. S&S sparks or open flame.
recommends exhaust system with 1-3/4" head ● If motorcycle has been running, wait until
pipes and full mufflers for most street applications. engine and exhaust have cooled to avoid
Because of tuning difficulties and reduced getting burned during installation.
performance at lower speeds, S&S does not
recommend exhaust systems with no mufflers,
headpipes larger than 1-3/4", or overall length Installation
greater than 40" (excluding 2-into-1 collector style Majority of installation is described in Instruction
systems) for general street use. These Sheet No. 400. Differences specific to TC88 models
recommendations are based strictly on apply to manifold fittings and breather hardware,
performance, and do not take into account looks, and are described in detail after following section.
sound, or personal taste.
Shut off fuel petcock and remove gas tank to
With exceptions noted below, procedure for access OE manifold, carburetor, etc. On some
installing S&S carburetor on TC88 engine is same models, slightly elevating rear of gas tank will be
as described on pages 4-14, Instruction Sheet No. sufficient.
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Picture 1 Picture 2

Remove air cleaner and drain fuel from existing fitting and connect wiring harness to map sensor.
carburetor. Disconnect wiring harness from map See Picture 3.
sensor and remove fuel petcock vacuum hose from
manifold. Remove carburetor, manifold, choke Install insulator block, carburetor, throttle cables,
cable, and any carburetor mounting hardware. and overflow hose as described in Installation
Remove map sensor from manifold. Sheet No. 400. Observe all notes, cautions, and
warnings regarding overflow hose.
Prepare S&S air cleaner backplate as explained
on Page 5 in Instruction Sheet No. 400. NOTES
● Stock cables are not compatible with S&S
carburetor. Correct cables are available from S&S
TC88 and other aftermarket suppliers. In models
Install stock map sensor in S&S manifold. See equipped with fairings, it is usually possible to
Picture 1. remove old cables and “snake” new ones into place
without removing fairing. Once cables are adjusted,
Secure sensor to manifold with stock clip and throttle must operate freely and without bind.
screw. See Picture 2.
CAUTION - If insulator block is omitted, lower
Install manifold on engine with stock hardware. manifold bolt may damage carburetor bowl
Connect fuel petcock vacuum hose to manifold causing possible gasoline leak.

#50-7113
#50-7114
#50-7054 #50-7055
#50-7115

#17-0337 #17-0345 #17-0346

Picture 3 Picture 4
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Picture 5 Picture 6

WARNINGS backplate shims, and reinstall backplate. Read

● If throttle does not return to fully closed following note and caution.
position when released, it may inadvertently
stick open, causing possible loss of control of NOTE - Backplate screws supplied with kit have
motorcycle and personal injury to operator or thread locking compound on threads. If screw
others. without thread locking compound is used, a thread
● Any gasoline leak or spill constitutes a locking compound such as Loctite 242 must be
serious health and fire hazard. applied, and screws properly tightened.

Install breather fittings in cylinder heads. See CAUTION - Failure to apply thread locking
Picture 4 and Picture 5. compound or properly tighten screws may
cause screws to loosen and fall into engine,
Install air cleaner backplate and gasket on carb body causing engine damage not covered under
as described on page 9 in Instruction Sheet No. 400. warranty.
See Picture 6. Tighten backplate screws #17-0346.
Install front and rear backplate screws #17-0346.
Determine which of provided shims correctly fills See Picture 8.
gap between backplate and breather fitting. See
Picture 7. Install air filter element and cover, and complete
final assembly, checks, and tuning according to
Remove backplate and attach breather hose, install pages 11-19 in Instruction Sheet No. 400.

Picture 7 Picture 8
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