se adjustable push rods
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From: Honah Lee
Some interesting thoughts..https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-pushrods.html
The Harley PDF on the SE pushrods calls for no loctite or mention a torque. However does in the video by fuelmoto on them at the end. If I used the bike for long trips, best security in my opinion would be what you have. But obviously when done correctly just as good. Were I post a torque, it was for the nut size. I would do it like moto, but notice in the video, he is not to consistent in how he tightens if you watch closely....
The Harley PDF on the SE pushrods calls for no loctite or mention a torque. However does in the video by fuelmoto on them at the end. If I used the bike for long trips, best security in my opinion would be what you have. But obviously when done correctly just as good. Were I post a torque, it was for the nut size. I would do it like moto, but notice in the video, he is not to consistent in how he tightens if you watch closely....
Last edited by Jackie Paper; Dec 29, 2013 at 10:49 AM.
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Some interesting thoughts..https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...-pushrods.html
The Harley PDF on the SE pushrods calls for no loctite or mention a torque. However does in the video by fuelmoto on them at the end. If I used the bike for long trips, best security in my opinion would be what you have. But obviously when done correctly just as good.
The Harley PDF on the SE pushrods calls for no loctite or mention a torque. However does in the video by fuelmoto on them at the end. If I used the bike for long trips, best security in my opinion would be what you have. But obviously when done correctly just as good.
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I have the SE adjustables in mine for 50K miles & only had one loosen up on me, but I was cranking on it (@ redline or maybe a little over). But readjusted all of them & made sure I got a good tight grip on the lock nuts, no loctite. It's been around 30K miles since then.
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If you use the S&S quickie adjustables you have new tubes, plenty of room to adjust, no need to remove lifter block, and a more finely adjustable rod (32 pitch) vs the SE pitch of 24. No locktite required and no cracked nuts. Once you tighten the jam nut, they are rock solid.
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4 paper clips and 2 rubber bands works better than the supplied tool.
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If you use the S&S quickie adjustables you have new tubes, plenty of room to adjust, no need to remove lifter block, and a more finely adjustable rod (32 pitch) vs the SE pitch of 24. No locktite required and no cracked nuts. Once you tighten the jam nut, they are rock solid.
