ENGINE PING need help

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Oct 24, 2012 | 10:05 AM

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djl

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Originally Posted by Canes

Update: Well I have been gone for quite a while being TAD in the Marines is no fun when im so far away from the bike. But I will be back with her soon and am going to try adjusting the Pushrods with some assistance from a local greese monkey and see how it goes. Just a quick question is the adjustment the same for any Harley Configuration?

So far I gather:
I need a lift so I have one, bike needs to be in high gear, I need to rotate the tire to make sure the one im working with is completely lowered (or is it highest point its in my notes at home anyways) but what do I adjust it to? Till they are tight? Till they spin freely but not bouncing up and down? And how do I check to know they are in the correct position after the adjustment?

Again appreciate the help guys!!!

CANES

Remove plugs, set trans is 5th or 6th gear and rotate engine to get piston at or very near TDC; lifters will be at their lowest in the bore. If there is any up/down movement in the pushrod; that's your problem. Adjustment will depend on the pushrod TPI (threads per inch) which varies from on mamufacuterer to another. Once you know that, you will want to back loosen the adjustors and back off completely, then readjust to set pushrod preload at about .130". Check both cylinders.