How do you adjust the pushrods on Harley Evo?
Bring Cam to Base circle for the tappets you wish to adjust. Rotate the engine. Watch the intake valve open (pushrod goes up) and then close (pushrod goes down). Continue rotating slowly until the cylinder’s piston reaches top dead center (TDC).
What kind of lifter does a 2012 flstc have?
My ride is a 2012 FLSTC and I’ve already installed the SE Stage 1 air kit, Rush slip-ons with a 1.75″ baffle, and a Doebeck EFI. I’m installing new cams (S&S 583), inner cam bearings, S&S Quickee Adjustable push rods, and at the last minute decided to install new lifters while I was in there.
What kind of lifter does a Harley Davidson have?
Harley has a new Screaming Eagle #18572-13 performance lifter set based on the “C” lifters and also made in Mexico. With the exception of the Comp #875, all are believed to have ~0.210″ internal piston travel with a recommended preload of ~0.105″ (although many mechanics report they tend to run a bit quieter set a little deeper than 0.105″).
What’s the difference between a C and C lifter?
Count the flats on the female push rod, not the male adjuster. I’ve not heard of S.E. “high capacity” lifters, the latest version I’m aware of are “C”. P.S. Put a LOT of oil on all of the pushrod tube o- rings, and seat them carefully and fully. Most lifters have
Do you need a pushrod to upgrade a cam?
Upgrading your cams requires pushrod removal. S&S recommends installing S&S Quickee pushrods. They are fully adjustable, and allow for quick removal for other future upgrades or tappet replacement – they pay for themselves by saving time on labor.
When to put in new pushrods and lifters?
Put them in make them finger tight, turn 3.5 turns. At this point then will be tight. Wait 15-20 minutes for bleed down and they should loosen enough to be able to rotate. Now my question is if I’m also putting in new lifters then they won’t have any oil in them, hence no bleed down. So should I go 4 full turns? Or?
How to adjust a pushrod on a Harley Davidson?
Simple IF DONE Correctly… After adjustment is finished,,, Nut locked,, The lifter MUST sit in that position UNTIL You can easily spin the pushrod. Correctly tightened it will NOT spin for many minutes……
What should I do with my pushrod If I do not have hl2t?
If you do not have HL2T or Travel limited tappets, lock the pushrod down. Repeat process for the other cylinder and pushrods, you are now done adjusting. If you do have HL2T or Travel limited tappets move on to the next step.