The compensating sprocket buffers torque from the engine
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The stator is located behind the compensator sprocket inside the front of the primary cover.
It's a specially formulated oil designed for chains, clutches and the extreme sheer pressure's of the compensator clutch.
Unless the motor has very high mileage and has been lugged regularly (causing connecting rod bearing failure), the most common cause of "knocking" in a Harley is a loose or worn compensator. Drain the primary fluid, remove the outer primary cover and check torque value on the compensator nut. If it's within specs, remove, disassemble and inspect the compensator. If the compensator's in good condition, check primary chain tension. A loose chain can slap the "ceiling" of the chaincase, causing a knocking noise. If that's the case, it will leave wear marks in the aluminum.
The Compensating Nut on a Harley is torqued to 150-165 ft-lbs. Use two drops of Locktite threadlocker 262 (red) on the threads. Use the locking tool to keep the primary from rotating. Don
A compensator for looks only. Air soft "weapons" don't generate enough recoil for one to be needed.
The compensator is causing the action to bind, or the additional weight is preventing the slide from moving freely.
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The noun would be Compensator
I see that the cutts compensator was available on the auto-5 light weight which was made from 1947-1967.I would have to assume that this option was available to the buyer of the sweet-sixteen model also.This compensator was also installed by gunsmiths across the nation.
Improper installation.
It can be done.