Adjusting pushrods
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i checked that thread thanks for posting it. So I’m at almost 3 turns now, should I just go straight to 4? Unless I’m doing my math wrong, adjusting to 140 would mean going 34 flats (se pushrods 24 tpi). Is this correct? Anyone have any idea how far I can go before the valves contact the piston?
I started it up up before I left for work and it’s noisy but doesn’t backfire or misfire so I don’t think it bent a valve. When I originally started it I killed it as soon as it started clacking. Thanks again everyone. Dunno why this has been such a headache for me.
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Nothing to really research...
He's using S&S lifters after removing the travel limiters. S&S lists .125" as a preload for their lifters.
That being said, commonly used preload range for those lifters is .125-.140 (.200 should be their total travel)
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He's using S&S lifters after removing the travel limiters. S&S lists .125" as a preload for their lifters.
That being said, commonly used preload range for those lifters is .125-.140 (.200 should be their total travel)
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Everything Ive read and researched says this is 100% accurate. Ive researched a lot especially since posting this thread and getting all the links to other informative threads. Luckily most of these guys know all of this off the top of their head where I have zero experience with adjustables. Anytime Ive done engine work Ive always just used screamin eagles imperfect fit pushrods.
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Well first things first, thank you to everyone who offered advice, its greatly appreciated. I adjusted the pushrods 20 flats and took it for a 10 mike ride.
I still have a little noise left but its not too bad. It basically sounds like lifters do when you first start up in the cold. Which brings me to my next question, can I adjust them any further, if so how much? Assuming Im not gonna destroy anything Id like to adjust them one more flat, see how it sounds, and go from there. I dont think Id have to adjust them more than 2 or 3 flats, but would like your input before I proceed. Im gonna ride to/from work tonight (about 65 miles each way) but want to get this perfect. Thanks again everybody.
I still have a little noise left but its not too bad. It basically sounds like lifters do when you first start up in the cold. Which brings me to my next question, can I adjust them any further, if so how much? Assuming Im not gonna destroy anything Id like to adjust them one more flat, see how it sounds, and go from there. I dont think Id have to adjust them more than 2 or 3 flats, but would like your input before I proceed. Im gonna ride to/from work tonight (about 65 miles each way) but want to get this perfect. Thanks again everybody.
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