When Installing Adjustable Pushrods
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When Installing Adjustable Pushrods
Howdy Riders, when installing adjustable pushrods the lifter should be fully charged with oil correct? From the adjustment procedures Ive read it seems it should since Step 1 is to adjust the pushrod until all play is removed and Step 2 is to lengthen the pushrod by 2.5 turns then let the lifter bleed down. It seems that for correct adjustment it is critical the lifter be full of oil and thus at the maximum of its adjustment range but the procedures Ive seen never mention this. Im just a bit paranoid about doing it right since so much damage can occur if a pushrod is adjusted too long.
Thanks!
Ted Denver
2006 Road King
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Ted Denver
2006 Road King
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Howdy Riders, when installing adjustable pushrods the lifter should be fully charged with oil correct? From the adjustment procedures Ive read it seems it should since Step 1 is to adjust the pushrod until all play is removed and Step 2 is to lengthen the pushrod by 2.5 turns then let the lifter bleed down. It seems that for correct adjustment it is critical the lifter be full of oil and thus at the maximum of its adjustment range but the procedures Ive seen never mention this. Im just a bit paranoid about doing it right since so much damage can occur if a pushrod is adjusted too long.
Thanks!
Ted Denver
2006 Road King
Thanks!
Ted Denver
2006 Road King
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At rest a lifter plunger with no load on it is at its highest piont. When you adjust the pushrod to no free play the lifter plunger is still at its highest point when you add the 2 1/2 turns you are preloading the plunger to the middle of its travel.
Make sure the lifters are on base circle of the cam when you adjust them.
Make sure the lifters are on base circle of the cam when you adjust them.
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At rest a lifter plunger with no load on it is at its highest piont. When you adjust the pushrod to no free play the lifter plunger is still at its highest point when you add the 2 1/2 turns you are preloading the plunger to the middle of its travel.
Make sure the lifters are on base circle of the cam when you adjust them.
Make sure the lifters are on base circle of the cam when you adjust them.
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At rest a lifter plunger with no load on it is at its highest piont. When you adjust the pushrod to no free play the lifter plunger is still at its highest point when you add the 2 1/2 turns you are preloading the plunger to the middle of its travel.
Make sure the lifters are on base circle of the cam when you adjust them.
Make sure the lifters are on base circle of the cam when you adjust them.
Many thanks Hog Doc.
Ted - Denver
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