A Pushrod Question
Thread Starter
|
Stage II
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Michigan
A Pushrod Question
My (new to me) 96 Electra Glide has really terrible valve/pushrod/rocker arm clatter and upon checking out the pushrods I found that they're the original equipment rod with no adjustment.
At 52,000 mile I guess I shouldn't be suprised..LOL...Makes a lot of what sounds like "rattling" when I back of the gas. If you've had it you know how it can just bug the hell out you, especially with the fairing pushing all engine noise up to you (Which is good and bad).
My question is I know I can remove the old pushrods with out removing the tappet covers if I cut them out and install the new adjustables but should I also put in new lifters at the same time?
Also would it make more sense to buy new gaskets and remove the covers to inspect the rocker arms? Just trying to get a feel for what I may be getting into.
On the plus side, it runs great now with all kinds of pull (I thing in part to rebuilding the Mikuni carb). I'm in Michigan so when the snow flies I'm going to undertake this project along with my front left fork seal is leaking oil and won't hold air anymore so I need to rebuild both sides of those.
Thanks of any input..You guys have a lot of good experienced knowledge.
At 52,000 mile I guess I shouldn't be suprised..LOL...Makes a lot of what sounds like "rattling" when I back of the gas. If you've had it you know how it can just bug the hell out you, especially with the fairing pushing all engine noise up to you (Which is good and bad).
My question is I know I can remove the old pushrods with out removing the tappet covers if I cut them out and install the new adjustables but should I also put in new lifters at the same time?
Also would it make more sense to buy new gaskets and remove the covers to inspect the rocker arms? Just trying to get a feel for what I may be getting into.
On the plus side, it runs great now with all kinds of pull (I thing in part to rebuilding the Mikuni carb). I'm in Michigan so when the snow flies I'm going to undertake this project along with my front left fork seal is leaking oil and won't hold air anymore so I need to rebuild both sides of those.
Thanks of any input..You guys have a lot of good experienced knowledge.
With the EVO motors it was common to put in adjustable p-rods to reduce the valve train noise. Seeing that the lifter rollers are mated to the camshaft, I wouldnt put in new lifters unless I changed the cam.
But as it often happens, replacing one part of the motor can lead to a complete top end rebuild...bigger pistons, head work, camshaft, etc. I know its happened to me !
But as it often happens, replacing one part of the motor can lead to a complete top end rebuild...bigger pistons, head work, camshaft, etc. I know its happened to me !
When you say 96 do you mean year model or engine size. If it is a 96 year model it would be the EVO engine which has some different metrics than the Twin Cam. It has been a long time since I worked on an EVO so I would have to do some research in order to give you an answer.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Welcome to HDF from the UK. While you're investigating this, pop over to the Evo section, if your bike is a 1996, where you will find plenty of other Evo owners, who talk the language you need to hear!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,566
Likes: 55
From: Londonderry, NH
My (new to me) 96 Electra Glide has really terrible valve/pushrod/rocker arm clatter and upon checking out the pushrods I found that they're the original equipment rod with no adjustment.
At 52,000 mile I guess I shouldn't be suprised..LOL...Makes a lot of what sounds like "rattling" when I back of the gas. If you've had it you know how it can just bug the hell out you, especially with the fairing pushing all engine noise up to you (Which is good and bad).
My question is I know I can remove the old pushrods with out removing the tappet covers if I cut them out and install the new adjustables but should I also put in new lifters at the same time?
Also would it make more sense to buy new gaskets and remove the covers to inspect the rocker arms? Just trying to get a feel for what I may be getting into.
On the plus side, it runs great now with all kinds of pull (I thing in part to rebuilding the Mikuni carb). I'm in Michigan so when the snow flies I'm going to undertake this project along with my front left fork seal is leaking oil and won't hold air anymore so I need to rebuild both sides of those.
Thanks of any input..You guys have a lot of good experienced knowledge.
At 52,000 mile I guess I shouldn't be suprised..LOL...Makes a lot of what sounds like "rattling" when I back of the gas. If you've had it you know how it can just bug the hell out you, especially with the fairing pushing all engine noise up to you (Which is good and bad).
My question is I know I can remove the old pushrods with out removing the tappet covers if I cut them out and install the new adjustables but should I also put in new lifters at the same time?
Also would it make more sense to buy new gaskets and remove the covers to inspect the rocker arms? Just trying to get a feel for what I may be getting into.
On the plus side, it runs great now with all kinds of pull (I thing in part to rebuilding the Mikuni carb). I'm in Michigan so when the snow flies I'm going to undertake this project along with my front left fork seal is leaking oil and won't hold air anymore so I need to rebuild both sides of those.
Thanks of any input..You guys have a lot of good experienced knowledge.
If I were you I would consider replacing the entire set of lifters with good aftermarket replacements. If you are already considering adjustable pushrods, it will make the job easy.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 17,149
Likes: 6,174
From: SE Michigan
Well 8 years on I'm guessing he figured it out.
Trending Topics
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,151
Likes: 2,975
From: WACO
WTF.??? Ya'll mother fers got me looking at a 8 year old thread. And we still don't know what happened to Girthstick. WTF kind of handle is that?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LowPerformance
Exhaust System Topics
1
Jul 25, 2010 04:40 PM
mike90715
Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch
2
Jun 15, 2007 07:05 PM