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Old Jun 2, 2026 | 04:23 PM
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Angry 76 FLH Roller rockers keep breaking

I broke both intakes. I replaced the rear lifter with an S&S, but then the front one broke. I run solid lifters and adjust them so they can just twist in my fingers before tightening them at TDC. I am thinking about going back to the original setup.
 
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Well were the heads set up for the rockers? Correct springs, collars, the seat depth checked and the travel checked & seat pressure set right? That isn't just slap them in and go, sounds like coil binding hard, keep doing it your going to suck a valve.
 
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Poof! Never to be heard from again.....
 
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