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Oct 27, 2022 | 05:12 PM

Lammy1000

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Lifter Holders

Hey everyone, Looking forward to starting my stage 2 project. Nearly stock 2020 Sport Glide w/107ci, 25,000mi being upgraded to Woods WM8-22X cam and alpha lifters. I would like to keep tappet covers in place, removing lifters via cam chest. Are magnetic tappet holders required for this?

Oct 27, 2022 | 05:40 PM

RFG7680

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Yes. You’ll need something to hold them up while you put the cam in. Why are you against removing the tappet covers? I would anyway to upgrade from plastic tappet guides to the aluminum ones.

Oct 27, 2022 | 07:19 PM

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Can you change the inner lifters by dropping them out the bottom?

Oct 28, 2022 | 11:17 AM

Lammy1000

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I was seeking to avoid issues with the tappet cover bolts breaking. Sounds like some heat and working the fasteners slowly is the best path?

Oct 28, 2022 | 12:01 PM

RFG7680

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I was seeking to avoid issues with the tappet cover bolts breaking. Sounds like some heat and working the fasteners slowly is the best path?

Yes. I did mine. No heat. Just slow pressure and no issues. I have seen people with them snap. Fuel Moto makes a kit just in case that happens on the tappet guide bolts. As far as the tappet cover bolts. Slow and easy. But I understand your apprehension.

Warning. Sticker shock.

https://www.fuelmotousa.com/i-23899905?q=Tappet