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).
How much horsepower does a Softail pushrod have?
585 Horsepower Cam Optimized for lighter 2007-’13 Softail® or Dyna® models with 96″ to 106″ engines, slip-on mufflers, high flow air filter, and stock or ported heads. Great power from 3000-6000 rpm. These can be installed without removing rocker or tappet covers. The difference in installation labor could make up for the extra cost.
Where are the tappets on a pushrod cylinder?
The cylinder that you’re adjusting will now have both its tappets on the base circle of their camshaft lobes. This is the lowest point in the tappet blocks for the tappets. Notice: Valve is on its seat and fully closed. Bring pushrods to Zero lash, no up and down movement, tight against rocker arm, and tight against tappet/lifter.
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.
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).
The cylinder that you’re adjusting will now have both its tappets on the base circle of their camshaft lobes. This is the lowest point in the tappet blocks for the tappets. Notice: Valve is on its seat and fully closed. Bring pushrods to Zero lash, no up and down movement, tight against rocker arm, and tight against tappet/lifter.
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.