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Road Warrior
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OK, just got some updated info from the owner. This 1996 FLSTN has an SE-3 cam in it, not SE-1. It does have the SE AC and Ignition Module, and also has a Thunderslide Jet Kit installed in the CV. I'm actually happier that it has the SE-3 instead of the SE-1. I've seen a lot of back and forth on the Thunderslide Jet kit. Guess I'll see how it goes. Still thinking I should change the lifters.......
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There is no way of knowing what lifters are in the engine, but it originally came with a lifter that had some problems with the bearings inside the roller, they were upgraded to address this issue, and that is what is currently available.
I suggest that the lifters be replaced either with new OEM lifters, S&S,or Johnson Hylift units.
Avoid no name lifters (fleabay) like the plague...
I also suggest that you stick with the non adjustable pushrods.
I suggest that the lifters be replaced either with new OEM lifters, S&S,or Johnson Hylift units.
Avoid no name lifters (fleabay) like the plague...
I also suggest that you stick with the non adjustable pushrods.
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More different information, se3 is a pretty good cam down low you'll like that actually. However I would try to find the dealer that the previous owner had the work done at and see if they can pull up any invoice regarding the install and possible lifter replacement. I don't know of anybody that doesn't replace lifters when they replace a cam especially if they went in and did the cam bearing as well. like I said earlier if you don't have issues I wouldn't get too excited about it and get pumped up on what you're reading when everything's already been taken care of. Try to locate the invoice..
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There is no way of knowing what lifters are in the engine, but it originally came with a lifter that had some problems with the bearings inside the roller, they were upgraded to address this issue, and that is what is currently available.
I suggest that the lifters be replaced either with new OEM lifters, S&S,or Johnson Hylift units.
Avoid no name lifters (fleabay) like the plague...
I also suggest that you stick with the non adjustable pushrods.
I suggest that the lifters be replaced either with new OEM lifters, S&S,or Johnson Hylift units.
Avoid no name lifters (fleabay) like the plague...
I also suggest that you stick with the non adjustable pushrods.
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Road Warrior
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Thanks again everyone for solid advice. I know that the lifters were not swapped out when they did the cam and bearing, nor the pushrods, as the work was done with only about 3k miles on the clock. I think I am inclined to install new lifters for peace of mind. I just need to figure out the pushrods. I don't like the idea of taking the rocker covers off unless I need to. That's why I am interested in the quickie style pushrods.
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Hell, I have 143,000+ miles on the Twin Cam with the stock lifters (stock cam).
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