How to install an ironhead Sportster pushrod kit?
A. Pushrod kits for Ironhead Sportster engines. (Part #93-5030 and #93-5035.) 1. Remove pushrod cover clips and lift cover assemblies to view lifters. 2. Remove spark plugs and rotate engine until the rear exhaust lifter is at it’s highest point. 3. Loosen front exhaust adjuster and remove pushrod and tube assembly. 4.
How to install pushrods on a car engine?
Apply a light coat of engine oil to o-rings. e. Insert new pushrods through tube assemblies and install in appropriate positions. f. Extend lifters to remove lash in pushrods. Adjust lifters to be able to spin pushrods with fingertips with a slight drag, and tighten locknuts. g. Repeat above procedures for rear cylinder. h.
How many flats are in a s and s pushrod?
Mark the pushrod with a marker or paint stick. Extend the pushrod (4) four full turns or 24 flats (if using S&S Pushrods, S&S pushrods have a 32 Threads per inch) Allow the tappet/lifter to bleed down 20/30 minutes, longer is better. If after 20/30 minutes you can spin the pushrod with your fingers you do not have limited travel tappets (HL2T kit).
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.
Apply a light coat of engine oil to o-rings. e. Insert new pushrods through tube assemblies and install in appropriate positions. f. Extend lifters to remove lash in pushrods. Adjust lifters to be able to spin pushrods with fingertips with a slight drag, and tighten locknuts. g. Repeat above procedures for rear cylinder. h.
A. Pushrod kits for Ironhead Sportster engines. (Part #93-5030 and #93-5035.) 1. Remove pushrod cover clips and lift cover assemblies to view lifters. 2. Remove spark plugs and rotate engine until the rear exhaust lifter is at it’s highest point. 3. Loosen front exhaust adjuster and remove pushrod and tube assembly. 4.
Mark the pushrod with a marker or paint stick. Extend the pushrod (4) four full turns or 24 flats (if using S&S Pushrods, S&S pushrods have a 32 Threads per inch) Allow the tappet/lifter to bleed down 20/30 minutes, longer is better. If after 20/30 minutes you can spin the pushrod with your fingers you do not have limited travel tappets (HL2T kit).
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.