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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow

So is there any issue? IIRC xxyzx has an M8 with 25000 miles on it already.
It is design problem, even if it shows up at 100k miles.
We need to see rocker arm, maybe there is adjustment screw on one of 2 levers.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 13RoadKing
It is design problem, even if it shows up at 100k miles.
We need to see rocker arm, maybe there is adjustment screw on one of 2 levers.
You design motors? So whats wrong with the design? Have you seen issues with this before?
 
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Originally Posted by 13RoadKing
It is design problem, even if it shows up at 100k miles.
We need to see rocker arm, maybe there is adjustment screw on one of 2 levers.
I've seen the rocker arm, there are no adjusting screws.

Do yourself a favor , google M8 engine cutaways and actually read some of the tech specs that go along with the pictures, this isn't a Hustle mag.
 
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
You design motors? So whats wrong with the design? Have you seen issues with this before?
I don't design motors, I was repairing car engines for 23 years.
 
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Originally Posted by 13RoadKing
I don't design motors, I was repairing car engines for 23 years.
From the pic, you say 0.012 makes noise. Where did that number come from?

Based on the HD spec of 0.003 difference in stem protrusion, there shouldn't be an issue then?
 
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
From the pic, you say 0.012 makes noise. Where did that number come from?

Based on the HD spec of 0.003 difference in stem protrusion, there shouldn't be an issue then?
Probably 0.015 or more will make bad noise, not .012.
Exhaust valve clearances of adjustable valves have highest .014 specs. They make minor noise.
You will not hear .003 valve clearance. Nobody can predict what will happen to M8 engine valves after 50k miles.
 
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Originally Posted by 13RoadKing
Probably 0.015 or more will make bad noise, not .012.
Exhaust valve clearances of adjustable valves have highest .014 specs. They make minor noise.
You will not hear .003 valve clearance. Nobody can predict what will happen to M8 engine valves after 50k miles.
So what causes the rattle at 0.014? Is this reference to a motor with hydraulic lifters? Do you think that the 0.003 on one valve can grow to 0.012 thile the other stays the same? IME if a valve beats itself into the seat 0.010 more then another it's pretty much shot.

BTW, As I mention in another post, simply make the pick up and set-down ramps bigger / longer to accommodate the variance in stem lengths.
 
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It's all the fault of those lazy HD "enineers".
 
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