Need help with noisy Cam
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From: Fresno, TX
Need help with noisy Cam
I have a 2016 Heritage with S&S 583 chain drive cams with stock springs. I really like the low end torque runs great, But I hate that when the engine is warm The valves start rattling. The valve clatters real bad at idle. I have adjusted the valves at all different tensions (from 2.5 turns to 4 turns). Replace lifters 3 times, 2 sets of different push rods, New cam plate, Rocker lockers, Bored out push rod tubes and different oil weights and brands. I am thinking now to just replace the cams. I ride two up 90% of the time and under 3500 rpm. I have the Screamin Eagle air cleaner, D&D fat cat and Tune with power vision with Target Tune. I was looking at the Red line 525 or Woods 222. I have heard good things about Woods 555 but it looks like it is good at mid range. Please help me.
Last edited by gdishman; Jul 11, 2021 at 04:41 PM.
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Like I told you in your other thread, changing cams will lighten your wallet and that's it. S&S cams are not noisy cams in general. Not like some woods cams that CAN be a little on the noisier side with their more aggressive ramp rates. That said, high lift cams are often noisier in comparison to stock cams anyway.
A video might help.
A video might help.
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From: Richmond TX
Just a thought, you might try some rocker arm lockers. Maybe it's not your cam ramp profile...
https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/roc...s-dk-rl-tc.htm
https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/roc...s-dk-rl-tc.htm
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We load the lifter to .140-.150"..... 4.5 turns 32 TPI pushrod.
VERY quiet engine operation with almost any cam regardless of manufacturer......many times quieter than OEM.
Proper oil viscosity per operating temps, per service manual, can go a long way as well.
Scott
VERY quiet engine operation with almost any cam regardless of manufacturer......many times quieter than OEM.
Proper oil viscosity per operating temps, per service manual, can go a long way as well.
Scott
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