254e cam no pushrods?
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Discussions about the merits of adjustable vs non adjustable pushrods is like oil discussions, lots of opinions.
I prefer non adjustables in both my stage II 103 and my SE 120R. Non adjustable pushrods don't come loose! One less problem to contend with makes it worth the slight increase in effort to install them.
I prefer non adjustables in both my stage II 103 and my SE 120R. Non adjustable pushrods don't come loose! One less problem to contend with makes it worth the slight increase in effort to install them.
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Discussions about the merits of adjustable vs non adjustable pushrods is like oil discussions, lots of opinions.
I prefer non adjustables in both my stage II 103 and my SE 120R. Non adjustable pushrods don't come loose! One less problem to contend with makes it worth the slight increase in effort to install them.
I prefer non adjustables in both my stage II 103 and my SE 120R. Non adjustable pushrods don't come loose! One less problem to contend with makes it worth the slight increase in effort to install them.
After talking with a lot of mechanics and riders, I tend to agree with you on this. It just seems logical to have a solid pushrod in there that you can count on. I don't buy the "gasket" arguement, the heads will be fine, people replace those gaskets and very few issues come up....
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After talking with a lot of mechanics and riders, I tend to agree with you on this. It just seems logical to have a solid pushrod in there that you can count on. I don't buy the "gasket" arguement, the heads will be fine, people replace those gaskets and very few issues come up....
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widerglider.. here's my short story.
on my 09 Ultra I was in the same boat as you, never pulled anything apart on an HD motor, much less on a motor that was in warranty. I read and read and read before I decided to tackle the job myself as it didn't seem that difficult. So armed with a printed set of intructions I found here on the forum, my service manual, and parts, I proceeded to break everything down. when I got to the cam chest, my ---hole was puckered to say the least. I said the heck with it and broke it loose. Once inside, it was amazing to me how simple this was to do. Pull the parts, paying attention to detail and alignment and put the new parts in. Easy as pie! Hell now I feel like a seasoned HD mechanic! You can do this, its real easy. The key to it is simple.
1. take your time
2. label your parts
3. when in doubt, jump back on here and ask and someone will answer you promptly
4. and last but certainly not least. DO NOT TRY THIS WITHOUT A SERVICE MANUAL
on my 09 Ultra I was in the same boat as you, never pulled anything apart on an HD motor, much less on a motor that was in warranty. I read and read and read before I decided to tackle the job myself as it didn't seem that difficult. So armed with a printed set of intructions I found here on the forum, my service manual, and parts, I proceeded to break everything down. when I got to the cam chest, my ---hole was puckered to say the least. I said the heck with it and broke it loose. Once inside, it was amazing to me how simple this was to do. Pull the parts, paying attention to detail and alignment and put the new parts in. Easy as pie! Hell now I feel like a seasoned HD mechanic! You can do this, its real easy. The key to it is simple.
1. take your time
2. label your parts
3. when in doubt, jump back on here and ask and someone will answer you promptly
4. and last but certainly not least. DO NOT TRY THIS WITHOUT A SERVICE MANUAL
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