Evo Softail ticking/clattering noise
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From: Haslet Texas
Good choice.
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From: finland
Motor is '95 with about 68000 miles on it. I think the bearing is Torrington if I remember it right. It's been awhile since I opened it up.
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From: ct
My ev27 makes for a loud top end when hot, adjustable rods set at 0.140" , new everything including rockers with the locker installed. Was a very quiet engine stock when I tore it down to be refreshed and " enhanced" slightly, I'm trying to get used to the racket it makes.
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As noted above, dino oil is much better than syn when it comes to noise. My personal favorite is Spectro 25-60.... it really can make a difference.
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Yea missed that one.... Thanx for letting me know Kev..... Hows the beast doing?
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In order to get a fair amount of lift combined with the shortest practical duration, the EV27 uses very "steep" opening/closing ramps, which will aggravate any valvetrain noise.
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From: ct
Couldn't imagine needing to swap for a 111" for street application.
But I do remember wanting the horses back in my muscle car days !!!!