I had one of my lifter blocks work loose late last fall on my Heritage during a ride. I posted here, and got both the "don't need the alignment tool" and "yeah, use the tool" responses.

I don't have any EVO experience at all, so naturally I overdid it and ordered two of the tools, to make damn sure I had that lifter block in the right place. (If I remember right, the service manual tells you which of the four holes to put the alignment tool in, to get an oil passage hole lined up correctly, I think). So I put one alignment tool in that hole, and the second tool in the opposite hole.

With both alignment tools snugged down finger tight to keep the block from moving, I inserted and tightened two of the bolts. Then I removed the two alignment tools and tightened the last two bolts.

Sure enough, when I was done, I could see the block was shifted slightly from where it was originally. So either the block was assembled in a slightly wrong place originally, or by using two tools I've got it in a slightly wrong place now. I left it where the tools put it, and everything seems to be fine so far. In the end, I don't think it makes any difference if you use the tool or not.

 

^^Thanks for the input

 

Since we are talking lifters, I put in the S&S lifters in my bike and love them. Nary a tick out of them, but they sell two different kinds. Be sure to buy the set WITHOUT the limiters in them.

 

I bought hylift lifters from AMS in TX. Good guys GREAT PRICE!

 

I have the tool and never use it...Every motor I have put together...I have used Jim's or S&S lifter blocks...not enoungh "slop" in the bolt holes to aline anything.

 

1/4" drive, 1/4"--12 point socket, or better yet, a 1/4" spline socket will make it easier to remove/install lifter block bolts... not saying anything about the alignment tool...

 

Not every one has had good luck with them but I sure have.

I think Tom is maybe totally retired now , least that was the way he was talking out last conversation. EEhh 2 yrs ago maybe 3. Man has he got some stories.
Great Guy


WP

 

I emailed with Tom, the he directed me to talk to Eric. Eric seemed like a good dude

 

That's his name Couldn't think of it right away.

Yup Good guy he's related to Tom I think Son maybe or some how

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