How to adjust lifters on Harley Davidson pushrods?
IF you count from First Touch snuggly, the lifter will ONLY go so far…. Some adjust lifters ALL the way Down,,,, FINDING TOTAL Bottom…. Then open the lifter by 1 full turn off the true bottom of the lifter….
What should the fine be on a Harley Davidson pushrod?
(fine=32 per” corse=24 per”) adjustables with the cam in a netural position (other lifter side coming up will do). Finger tighen on a low point of the cam is “0” lash… You WILL feel that position easily…. Finger Tight and then it take wrenches to move the Prod and begin the task of tightening.
How many turns can an adjustable pushrod do?
Next, extend your adjustable pushrod until you have zero lash (adjust by hand until you pushrod is seated, but without collapsing the lifter). Next, (depending on the manufacturers instructions) you may be instructed to extend the pushrod another 2 1/2 to, maybe, 3 full turns.
How do you replace a hydraulic lifter on a rocker?
Check each rod for any damage. With the use of a strong magnet you can then lift out the hydraulic lifters. Place the new hydraulic lifters into the passages and make sure that they can rotate a complete 360 degrees. Place the push rods back into position and tighten the rocker arm assembly.
IF you count from First Touch snuggly, the lifter will ONLY go so far…. Some adjust lifters ALL the way Down,,,, FINDING TOTAL Bottom…. Then open the lifter by 1 full turn off the true bottom of the lifter….
Next, extend your adjustable pushrod until you have zero lash (adjust by hand until you pushrod is seated, but without collapsing the lifter). Next, (depending on the manufacturers instructions) you may be instructed to extend the pushrod another 2 1/2 to, maybe, 3 full turns.
How long does it take to extend a pushrod on a Harley Davidson?
Next, (depending on the manufacturers instructions) you may be instructed to extend the pushrod another 2 1/2 to, maybe, 3 full turns. Now, you will have to wait for the lifter to bleed down. This will usually take at least 10 minutes per lifter when you are using lifters that have been in service.
Do you have to lock down the pushrod?
The pushrod must spin freely. with NO up and down movement. From this point you want to shorten one full turn, 6 flats. Lock down the pushrod and repeat for the rear cylinder. DO NOT TRY TO MAKE SHORTCUTS IN THIS PROCESS. Proper bleeding down of tappets, is critical for healthy running motors.