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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 05:36 AM
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Replacing the lifters might be a good idea but Why are you going to replace the push rods?
 
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Originally Posted by Tat2u
Replacing the lifters might be a good idea but Why are you going to replace the push rods?
I was thinking of juts going with some stock Harley, non-adjustable push rods and being done with it. I might change my mind on that though.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:44 AM
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Is the base circle on your cams the same as stock? If so yes fair enough, I've had no drama over the years with adjustables, I like being able to apply the extra preload on the tappets
 
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