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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Ready to put the cams on this evening, one question, I got the SE adjustable push rods, instruction said 2 1/2 turn after lifter contact, as far as I know the SE push rod is 32 TPI, it should be 3.2 turns. Should I follow the instruction or do 2.5 turns? I am confused. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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2.5 turns is right. used them on several bikes
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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2.5 turns as it says.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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2.5 turns is right. used them on several bikes
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Yes, as the others have said, 2.5 turns.
 
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Thanks! Just got home, spent 4.5 hrs, job is done. No valve ticking so far, runs smooth, I will post a review this weekend.
 
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