Adjustable push rods Stock covers?

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Nov 18, 2010 | 10:41 PM

tslonige

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Adjustable push rods Stock covers?

I have adjustable push rods but stock covers. How difficult is it to adjust them without going to the shorter covers, I am swapping cams? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Nov 18, 2010 | 10:55 PM

oldbiker771

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Bent paper clips, rubber bands, and a set of skinny wrenches will do it. But it doesnt hurt to have a third arm or competent helper either, but that applies to any pushrod adjustment.

Nov 19, 2010 | 12:54 PM

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I have adjustable push rods but stock covers. How difficult is it to adjust them without going to the shorter covers, I am swapping cams? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

It's a PITA; hope you only have to adjust them once.

Nov 19, 2010 | 01:42 PM

tslonige

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Wonderful. so I am looking at bleeding knuckles?

Nov 19, 2010 | 01:44 PM

mike06train

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Are you swapping cams out now? If you have to take it apart, spring for the new covers.

Nov 19, 2010 | 06:22 PM

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Wonderful. so I am looking at bleeding knuckles?

Not necessarily. Although you might find its faster (and easier) to pull the tank and the rocker box covers.

The shorter pushrod tubes will give you a lot more room to make the adjustments without pullin the top off the motor. If you really want to keep the stockers, you'll wish you had...

Nov 19, 2010 | 06:43 PM

TedMan

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With my Smith Bros. pushers, it was impossible. I had to get help. For future reference, which shorter covers can you buy in case I need to do this again? Hope this isn't a hijack. Thanks.

TedMan