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Old Aug 31, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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I am replacing my lifters in my 89 Evo FLTC and have misplaced the instructions for the Revtech adjustable pushrods.Aluminum.
I think is is 4 turns after finger tight but want to be sure.
A copy of the sheet that came with the rods would be a lot to ask for but would be great.
I have spent a lot of time on the interweb trying to find the info but no luck.
ny help would be greatly appreciated

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Problem is, these aftermarket companies are constantly changing suppliers/manufactuers and specs, so it's difficult to know what is what.

Best way is to measure the threads per inch of the adjustment screws with a thread pitch gauge (most all tap-die sets have one). When you know that, it's all easy. Basically you want to extend them .100 from zero clearance, with the roller on the base of the cam.

When the exhaust is starting up on one cylinder, you can adjust both pushrods on the opposite cylinder. Then wait until you can easily twist both adjusted pushrods with your fingers before rotating engine.

Here's a chart that will give you the "turns" or "flats" to turn in order to acheive approx, .100
 

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CUSTOM CHROME INSTRUCTIONS

High Performance by Custom Chrome


RevTech Adjustable Aluminum Pushrods-CCI #59-221
RevTech Adjustable Chromemoly Pushrods-CCI #59-227

For Big Twin Evolution Models

Copyright 1996. Custom Chrome, Inc.


YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE FINEST REMOVABLE PUSHRODS AVAILABLE TODAY. THESE
PUSHRODS MAY BE INSTALLED WITHOUT REMOVING THE CAM COVER OR ROCKER BOXES.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and tape end.

2. Remove front and rear spark pluqs.

3. Raise rear wheel off the ground with a jack or suitable lift, Place the motorcycle in high gear.

4. Remove all pushrod cover clips. Rotate motor usinq rear wheel until the front cylinder
pushrods are at their lowest position (TDC compression stroke). Remove pushrods with
bolt cutters being careful not to scratch painted surface. Remove all used pushod cover
O-rings.

5. Shorten two RevTech pushrods completely. Placing RevTech pushrods in covers with
new O-rings in place, lnsert pushrod in roccker box and lifter base.

6. While holding adjuster wilh 5/16 wrench extend pushrod by rotating pushrod body until
there is no play or side shake in pushrod assembly.

7. Extend the length of the pushrod 4 full turns using the open end of a 1/2 inch wrench.
Note the number of the flat facing you and rotate the top of pushrod up until that
number appears the fourth time, Tighten lock nut securely.

**** WARNING ****

You must wait until the front lifters bleed down before turning the motor over. When the
front pushrod can be turned freely, they are bled down.

8, Repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7 for the rear cylinder, Here again wait until the pushrod can be
turned freely before turning the motor over.

9. Re-check all lock nuts, reinstall pushrod clips, ground cable and spark plugs, Place bike
in neutral and remove jack or lift.

10. Start bike and check for oil leaks around the pushrod tubes.


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1600 Jacqueline Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-5598
 

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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by pajoe
CUSTOM CHROME INSTRUCTIONS

High Performance by Custom Chrome


RevTech Adjustable Aluminum Pushrods-CCI #59-221
RevTech Adjustable Chromemoly Pushrods-CCI #59-227

For Big Twin Evolution Models

Copyright 1996. Custom Chrome, Inc.


YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE FINEST REMOVABLE PUSHRODS AVAILABLE TODAY. THESE
PUSHRODS MAY BE INSTALLED WITHOUT REMOVING THE CAM COVER OR ROCKER BOXES.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable and tape end.

2. Remove front and rear spark pluqs.

3. Raise rear wheel off the ground with a jack or suitable lift, Place the motorcycle in high gear.

4. Remove all pushrod cover clips. Rotate motor usinq rear wheel until the front cylinder
pushrods are at their lowest position (TDC compression stroke). Remove pushrods with
bolt cutters being careful not to scratch painted surface. Remove all used pushod cover
O-rings.

5. Shorten two RevTech pushrods completely. Placing RevTech pushrods in covers with
new O-rings in place, lnsert pushrod in roccker box and lifter base.

6. While holding adjuster wilh 5/16 wrench extend pushrod by rotating pushrod body until
there is no play or side shake in pushrod assembly.

7. Extend the length of the pushrod 4 full turns using the open end of a 1/2 inch wrench.
Note the number of the flat facing you and rotate the top of pushrod up until that
number appears the fourth time, Tighten lock nut securely.

**** WARNING ****

You must wait until the front lifters bleed down before turning the motor over. When the
front pushrod can be turned freely, they are bled down.

8, Repeat steps 4, 5, 6 and 7 for the rear cylinder, Here again wait until the pushrod can be
turned freely before turning the motor over.

9. Re-check all lock nuts, reinstall pushrod clips, ground cable and spark plugs, Place bike
in neutral and remove jack or lift.

10. Start bike and check for oil leaks around the pushrod tubes.


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1600 Jacqueline Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-5598
hanks a bunch guys. Bike is back up and running.
 
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