Latteral run out on roller rockers

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Mar 4, 2012 | 10:41 AM

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R_W_B

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Originally Posted by wurk_truk

The "noise' has nothing to do with cam changes, per se. A better cam can aggravate an already existing condition. New/old doesn't matter... some TCs will rattle and that is all there is to it.

Besides the rocker shaft to rocker, stem protrusion plays a part once the cam is upped, and also the lifter bores in a TC are bored into the case instead of replaceable lifter bores. Just a .001 OS will cause some issues. Lastly, newer bikes may have some lifter issues. If swapping to a Woods, and possibly some Gaterman lifters doesn't fix.....Bottom line for folks is to learn to get past most valve train noises and enjoy the ride.

Well this "old" thread come back to life has been very interesting for sure. Some good information to kinda sum up all the scenarios I read in the past. I know some folks will install a SE, Woods or Andrews milder torque cam (with stock lifters) and have no noise issues at all. While others will notice noise right off the bat.

One thing for sure if the noise isn't causing damage then it really isn't that bad, especially for those of us older guys that used to actually think it was cool to have a solid lifter cam in our cars years ago. They were noisy but we thought it was cool.