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.
When to lock tappets on a pushrod?
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.
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 big can a one piece pushrod be?
We stock thousands of one piece pushrods, with most styles available in 0.05″ increments If you do not see the size you are looking for, please call our order line as not all products are listed online.
Can you spin a pushrod with your fingers?
When the adjustment is correct, you will again be able to spin the pushrod with your fingers. 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.
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.