Adjustable push rod question?

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Mar 3, 2011 | 02:57 AM

ionhd

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Adjustable push rod question?

Adjustable push rod question
I understand setting up adjustable pushrods when the tappets need to be left to bleed down.
My question is when fitting NEW hydraulic tappets/lifters how should the pushrods be set?
I assume new tappets will not bleed down; therefore I think that adjusting them so there is no free play in the valve train would be the best way to go, please give me your advise on this subject because I am not sure.

Many thanks for any information.

Mar 3, 2011 | 07:33 AM

V-Twins & Bowties

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Same way.

Mar 3, 2011 | 07:34 AM

V-Twins & Bowties

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You ought soak em or put them in oil and pre pump them up before installing though.

Mar 3, 2011 | 09:54 AM

RidemyEVO

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I soaked mine for a while before installing them. I think there going to pump up as soon as you start the motor anyway although they may be noisy for a second or two.