se adjustable push rods
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se adjustable push rods
I am getting lazy to pull the rockers off to change cams
Anyone have problems with the quickie se pushrods after time
Last 2 bikes I left old pushrods
Reason no adjusting and lighter
Maybe I am wrong and wasting time on cam install
Any feedback welcome
Thanks
Anyone have problems with the quickie se pushrods after time
Last 2 bikes I left old pushrods
Reason no adjusting and lighter
Maybe I am wrong and wasting time on cam install
Any feedback welcome
Thanks
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Edit: I don't know if you would actually have any clearance problems with "just" new cams. I'm thinking new lifters, heads cut, head gasket, etc that I am doing. I guess I wouldn't take the chance..
Last edited by 12hdrk; Dec 29, 2013 at 09:18 AM.
I've been using the same set of SE tapered pushrods since 2010, I've never had a problem with them. I've changed cams several times, they have never loosened up as some have reported. Since I have found a set of cams I feel work with my build (TW 888's) I will readjust them this winter and apply a drop of red Loctite as a precaution. I don't foresee a teardown for a couple years, but I'll use the same pushrods at that time if they appear unscathed.
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From: Indianapolis IN.
stock 2014 103
I am installing 57h Andrews
Had 54 h in my 2012 like them no issue at all with coil bind
Building a spring compressor for heads on bike
My change springs latter but not on this install
I had adjustable on my big dog but that's the way it came
When I changed cam it was an evo motor no problems
notgronup makes sense that you can adjust the center of lifter better
Thanks for help
I am going to get a bolt cutter and do some work
I am installing 57h Andrews
Had 54 h in my 2012 like them no issue at all with coil bind
Building a spring compressor for heads on bike
My change springs latter but not on this install
I had adjustable on my big dog but that's the way it came
When I changed cam it was an evo motor no problems
notgronup makes sense that you can adjust the center of lifter better
Thanks for help
I am going to get a bolt cutter and do some work
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stock 2014 103
I am installing 57h Andrews
Had 54 h in my 2012 like them no issue at all with coil bind
Building a spring compressor for heads on bike
My change springs latter but not on this install
I had adjustable on my big dog but that's the way it came
When I changed cam it was an evo motor no problems
notgronup makes sense that you can adjust the center of lifter better
Thanks for help
I am going to get a bolt cutter and do some work
I am installing 57h Andrews
Had 54 h in my 2012 like them no issue at all with coil bind
Building a spring compressor for heads on bike
My change springs latter but not on this install
I had adjustable on my big dog but that's the way it came
When I changed cam it was an evo motor no problems
notgronup makes sense that you can adjust the center of lifter better
Thanks for help
I am going to get a bolt cutter and do some work
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Yea. Saw the kit at the dealer yesterday. Didn't notice if it has a tool to prop up the tubes like the FM.
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I have had the SE tapered adjustables for at least 3 years, no issues. You use clothespins to hold up the tubes, no need for a "tool" to hold them up.
Last edited by qtrracer; Dec 29, 2013 at 10:18 AM.
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I've been using the same set of SE tapered pushrods since 2010, I've never had a problem with them. I've changed cams several times, they have never loosened up as some have reported. Since I have found a set of cams I feel work with my build (TW 888's) I will readjust them this winter and apply a drop of red Loctite as a precaution. I don't foresee a teardown for a couple years, but I'll use the same pushrods at that time if they appear unscathed.
Also, I personally highly recommend using adjustable pushrods. They are worth their price in convenience for certain. SE makes a good pushrod, there are other excellent manufacturers too, but the Screamin' Eagles will work better than fine!