I have a '97 ultra with 12,000miles and I'm having a cam put in. He'll be doing a new cam bearing and adjustable pushrods. I was thinking of getting some chrome tappet/lifter blocks (not covers). Anyone have any problems with putting these on? Any issues down the road?

Something like these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124776222809

 

I`d feel more confident having my O.E. parts plated

JMO

 

Those are "sold out" but represented Drag Specialties 26533 set. They are good. I've used about 6 sets of them since OEM were discontinued - no issues. Or you can pay over 2x the price and get S&S.

 

I see Mid West offers some as well

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265313048100

 

Have them on my 97 WG for ~ 5 years and no issue with the aftermarket ones I had installed.

 

When I did mine I am pretty sure I had the factory set chromed. But **** that was 13 years ago, maybe I bought a set from J&P!?!?!??!?!

 

I bought a use set, don't know if they're OEM or not. No issues.
I did have to retorque them though.

 

Check those oil holes in the gaskets, sometimes they block half the oil passage.

 

The front gasket will always somewhat show to be blocking the angled journal on the case. Put the gasket on the tappet guide and it's correct.

Don't elongate that gasket hole to match the case, trust me.