Push rod install help
I am assembling my motor back together and I have had the head ported new cams and new lifters new fuel moto pushrods
Today I got the heads all back on and when we were putting the pushrods back in I can't use the tool fuel moto provided. The push rod tubes won't go up high enough to use them
But I just held them up with my hands while my buddy made the adjustments. But when I talked to fuel moto they said about 4 turns and it would be good but we even turned about 6 times and they still had play
Today I got the heads all back on and when we were putting the pushrods back in I can't use the tool fuel moto provided. The push rod tubes won't go up high enough to use them
But I just held them up with my hands while my buddy made the adjustments. But when I talked to fuel moto they said about 4 turns and it would be good but we even turned about 6 times and they still had play
The one question I have for you is are you sure that you have done everything else right? It is apparent that you have had little if any experience working on a Harley and though it is not rocket science, if it isn't done correctly there can be numerous problems. If you have a manual and are following the instructions closely you will probably be OK. The first time you do something like this it is usually a good idea to have someone guiding you that knows what they are doing.
The annual doesn't explain adjustable pushrods
Have done all work this project myself with help of manual and a friends guidance and this forum
The annual doesn't explain adjustable pushrods
The annual doesn't explain adjustable pushrods
I explained the way to adjust adjustable pushrods in my first post. If there is something that is not clear to you I will answer any questions you may have. One problem I think you are having is that you are using the stock pushrod covers which leave you less working room. The early model pushrod tubes, which are supplied with Screaming Eagle pushrods (one of the reasons I like them) provide a larger amount of open space when doing the adjustment. FuelMoto says their's are designed for use with the stock covers so I assume they are right, but more room helps.
After watching fuel motos video he talks about the pre load on woods lifter being accomplished by the four turns
I have fueling lifters. I wonder if it the same preload
I have fueling lifters. I wonder if it the same preload
Done my cams yesterday and used the fm luxuries. I had to use a screwdriver to pry up on the tube to get the tool into place. It will go. Another poster already gave you the correct procedure for adjusting. Good luck.
Be sure the threaded part of push rod is bottomed in the lower part of push rod, then adjust to no slack. Then turn out 4 turns to preload lifters. Use a screwdriver to lift pushrod cover up and install FM tool, this gives plenty of room to make the adjustment.
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