2020 fatboy 114
Hello! I am new to Harley motors, I don't have much experience with them but I have a pretty decent amount of experience with regular V8's, etc.
My question is I thought I was at top dead center when I cut the pushrods but 3/4 of them basically flew when I cut them. I should be fine right? I also used an angle grinder to cut 2/4 of them HOWEVER I plugged all the holes first and I used a magnet and went over every square inch of the motor to make sure not a single shaving falls in. I ended up using bolt cutters that I borrowed from a buddy for the last 2.
I will be doing an oil and filter change as soon as I install the cam and tune the ECU.
These were obviously were dumb rookie mistakes, I just want some honest opinions from the experienced bunch on whether I potentially damaged my brand new motor or not. Thanks guys, Hopefully this puts my mind at ease lmao.

 

I think you're fine , the lifter shouldn't of been damaged if it was at TDC and you checked everything. Maybe new lifters to be sure ?
Someone smarter than me might advise you better.

 

sorry forgot to mention, I bought brand new lifters and lifters cuffs from s&s!