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Old Apr 18, 2020 | 09:57 AM
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Default Another top end noice thread - sorry 🙈
I have a 2003 TC88 with the S&S 509, oil pump, camplate w/hydraulic tensioners etc

I have also put the S&S quicki pushrods in - but can’t get rid of the top end noice ( I still have the original lifters, there were no noice before the swap )

what I am doing wrong ?? 🤬🤬

adjusted to zero lash and 4 full turn - wait 20 min and I Can spin the rods with my fingers... isnt that the Way ??? Or are there alternative ways ?

The bike has 44.000 km ( approx 27.000 Miles )


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I have just now discovered the “rocker lockers” kit 🤓🤓

Does that work??
 
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I have just now discovered the “rocker lockers” kit 🤓🤓

Does that work??
it has for a lot of people. Didn't for me but for what the cost is it is certainly worth a shot
 
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The Rock Outs worked for mine. Worth the time and effort.
 
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What's the "noice" sound like?
 
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I think it's a Danish noise.
 
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Load the lifter to .140-.150".
S&S pushrods will be 4.6 turns.
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Load the lifter to .140-.150".
S&S pushrods will be 4.6 turns.
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I have ordered the Rockouts and will install them ASAP they get to Denmark, and then I´ll make sure to do the 4.6 turns ( in stesd of the 4 full turns )

Thanks ;-)
 
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Originally Posted by Danishbanker
I have ordered the Rockouts and will install them ASAP they get to Denmark, and then I´ll make sure to do the 4.6 turns ( in stesd of the 4 full turns )

Thanks ;-)
Hey brother,

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Thanks and please let me know if I can answer any questions or help in any way.

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Originally Posted by Danishbanker
I have ordered the Rockouts and will install them ASAP they get to Denmark, and then I´ll make sure to do the 4.6 turns ( in stesd of the 4 full turns )

Thanks ;-)
Go to the Rockout website and look at the "witness" marks on the rocker shaft that are the source of the noise. Look for those witness marks when you install the Rockouts. If there are witness marks, you can expect an improvement with the Rockouts but if no witness marks and pushrods are adjusted properly and noise persists, lifters might have to be replaced.
 
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