Replace Lifters on 1200 Evo
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Replace Lifters on 1200 Evo
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My 88 EVO 1200 (23,000 miles) has lifter noise, seems getting worse. Question-do I need to replace pushrods along with lifters, rocker gaskets, or can I just get new pushrod seals? trying to keep cost down, but it already looks like about $350 in parts.
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Arnie
My 88 EVO 1200 (23,000 miles) has lifter noise, seems getting worse. Question-do I need to replace pushrods along with lifters, rocker gaskets, or can I just get new pushrod seals? trying to keep cost down, but it already looks like about $350 in parts.
Thanks
Arnie
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Hello
My 88 EVO 1200 (23,000 miles) has lifter noise, seems getting worse. Question-do I need to replace pushrods along with lifters, rocker gaskets, or can I just get new pushrod seals? trying to keep cost down, but it already looks like about $350 in parts.
Thanks
Arnie
My 88 EVO 1200 (23,000 miles) has lifter noise, seems getting worse. Question-do I need to replace pushrods along with lifters, rocker gaskets, or can I just get new pushrod seals? trying to keep cost down, but it already looks like about $350 in parts.
Thanks
Arnie
It has to be.
There was no 1200 big twin in 88.
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Are you sure it's a lifter? Have you poked around with a mechanic's stethoscope to find it? I have not heard of a lifter problem with those motors, and at that mileage, if original, that motor is practically new.
Assuming it is just a lifter, then, no, you don't need push rods if you take the valve covers/rockers off. You will need rocker box gaskets and I would do the push rod tubes also, plus the lifter block gaskets.
Assuming it is just a lifter, then, no, you don't need push rods if you take the valve covers/rockers off. You will need rocker box gaskets and I would do the push rod tubes also, plus the lifter block gaskets.
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Are you sure it's a lifter? Have you poked around with a mechanic's stethoscope to find it? I have not heard of a lifter problem with those motors, and at that mileage, if original, that motor is practically new.
Assuming it is just a lifter, then, no, you don't need push rods if you take the valve covers/rockers off. You will need rocker box gaskets and I would do the push rod tubes also, plus the lifter block gaskets.
Assuming it is just a lifter, then, no, you don't need push rods if you take the valve covers/rockers off. You will need rocker box gaskets and I would do the push rod tubes also, plus the lifter block gaskets.
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I use std HD filter and 10-50 HD oil. Never a problem with that-and bike does not use any.
Thanks - I was wondering which brand to use. Don't want to buy based on price. Been skinned there before.
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