Lifter bleed down issue
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From: poway
Max - I said 2x that the lifter could be completely bled down, and I also said the pushrod would be too loose if adjusted on the lobe.
I agreed with Dave because something is obviously wrong but if you'll notice the last statement in that post was the lifter could be collapsed (again - for the second time I believe). I was just trying to get the OP to the easiest way of adjusting the pushrods - just watch the lifters. If he didn't realize the lifter was collapsed, and he was confused about where to adjust, visually watching them is just easiest. If you need validation that you can adjust the pushrod anywhere on the cam lobe and it should bleed down you are correct - I admit I missed that part and was just thinking mis-adjusted in general. if you think I'm going to argue in a forum about something as silly as that you're mistaken.
While the intent of your post may have been the plunger could be compressed, and I understand the concept that the lifter will bleed down anywhere on the cam, the way you posted it clearly told the OP just to adjust it anywhere on the lobe and let it go. So in your effort to prove yourself correct, if anyone had followed what you said, they would have had a mis-adjusted pushrod - read your post - it clearly says to adjust it anywhere and let it go..
Then - again to correct me - you went back and edited you post to say the pushrod would be loose just after I explained in detail how the pushrod would be loose.
Don't really understand where you're going here but not going to argue about it. Seems like you don't read the entire post then want to dissect minute points. The real intent should be to help this guy get his bike running not diverting into who can prove the other guy wrong.
I agreed with Dave because something is obviously wrong but if you'll notice the last statement in that post was the lifter could be collapsed (again - for the second time I believe). I was just trying to get the OP to the easiest way of adjusting the pushrods - just watch the lifters. If he didn't realize the lifter was collapsed, and he was confused about where to adjust, visually watching them is just easiest. If you need validation that you can adjust the pushrod anywhere on the cam lobe and it should bleed down you are correct - I admit I missed that part and was just thinking mis-adjusted in general. if you think I'm going to argue in a forum about something as silly as that you're mistaken.
While the intent of your post may have been the plunger could be compressed, and I understand the concept that the lifter will bleed down anywhere on the cam, the way you posted it clearly told the OP just to adjust it anywhere on the lobe and let it go. So in your effort to prove yourself correct, if anyone had followed what you said, they would have had a mis-adjusted pushrod - read your post - it clearly says to adjust it anywhere and let it go..
Then - again to correct me - you went back and edited you post to say the pushrod would be loose just after I explained in detail how the pushrod would be loose.
Don't really understand where you're going here but not going to argue about it. Seems like you don't read the entire post then want to dissect minute points. The real intent should be to help this guy get his bike running not diverting into who can prove the other guy wrong.
Sorry when I read your post it sounded like position on the cam caused the issue.. From what I read, he op adjusted the pushrod and it would bleed down. No turning the motor.. This is the reason why I disagree... I believe the OP missed on the 0 lash and ran the lifter past seated. My statement that it should make no difference is simply discussing the results (pushrod not loosening) not whether the pushrod is set at the proper lash.
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From: UAE
OP, are these pushrods perfect fit (= non adjustable )or adjustable pushrods? Did not see that mentioned in your original post.
If perfect fit, you might have switched the intake/with exhaust-pushrod. Preventing it to rotate that particular pushrod as lengths are slightly different.
If perfect fit, you might have switched the intake/with exhaust-pushrod. Preventing it to rotate that particular pushrod as lengths are slightly different.
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