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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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I have a 97 FLHTC, just did tappets/lifters and adjustable push rods. no problems for 200 miles. Now i have a top end noise from 2700 rpm on up!
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Is it possible the new ones needed a "break in" period and they just need adjusting again?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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There should be no further adjustment with hydraulic lifters.
The sound goes away now and comes back randomly.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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I meant re-adjusting the pushrods - but I don't have a ton of experience here. Just throwing out some ideas. There is a lot of discussion about oils and noise. What kind of oil and weight are you running?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Check the adjustment on the pushrods. Something might not have been seted perfectly. Can't hurt and won't cost you anything. Could jjust be your problem.

Bubba
 
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