Best video on KZread explaining every detail excellent job but boy it would make life easier if they just put numbers on there and markings from the manufacturer

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

Thank you! and I do agree, it would make life easier if they added some indications.

After watching adjustable pushrod videos for like two weeks now. This one is by far the best, detail is incredible with excellent camera angles making it very clear for us viewers. Thanks for putting in the work, just subscribed as well 🤙🏻🤙🏻

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

🤩 !wow! Thank you! I am just putting together some new material so you will receive a notification as a subscriber!

Brilliantly explained and demonstrated. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

@CrackerJackMechanic

15 күн бұрын

thank you for your comment! I am glad you found the video useful. 🙏🏼💯

Nice video! I gotta do the tc88 cam chain tensioners tomorrow and wanted to replace my factory pushrods with adjustable to keep from having to take rocker boxes off and all the fun. Thanks and I'll be watching ur channel for other helpful tips

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

Installing n4 Andrew’s cams in my 02” sportster hugger in a week and I have Andrew’s adjustable pushrods there different but pretty much the same I think/hope! this video helped a lot bro I appreciate it a ton when guys put the info out here for us newbs workin on our bikes 🤘thank you

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Good dude! Not trying to confuse you with the bs base circle of the cam. Easy way to find tdc. Good humble tech! Thanks!

I liked your video. I understand the whole concept, but the reason you are long with 4 full turns is do the math. 32 tpi. 1" divided 32 is 0.03125, times 4 turns gives you 0.125 so if your shooting for 0.100 you will be 0.025 long its no big deal because they call for 4 turns. But if you're dead set on .100 just do 3.5 turns or 3 flats which will give you .109 Excellent video for someone who wants to do this themself.

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 ай бұрын

thanks for the explanation… I liked your comment, and am well versed in why. if you know the tpi… and often times you don’t or know who’s pushrods are in a motor… and finding information can be present difficulties . A thread pitch gauge is useful if you have one, which I do, again not always close by. the point, which, is how easy figuring this out is without knowing what pushrods you have, or their respective top. by simply doing the measurements you can get them where you need or want them set It’s something I was often asking myself when information wasn’t available with an online search. Long and short term his method works anytime you lack the information.

Thank you!! First time adjusting S&S pushrods I went by their Instructions of 4 turns which, by way of micrometer is way over the .090 - .100 the lifter manufacturer called for. Using the micrometer method you showed, 3.25 turns put me right .099” and I verified that with feeler gauges. Once installed, I even used the jam nut as my zero at zero lash, turned 3.25 turns, used the feeler gauge again to verify .099”, then lock it up. Thanks again!!

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad the video helped. Knowing this information makes it easier to figure out any manufacturers adjustment.

So I have been contemplating doing a set of “bolt on” cams and adjustable pushrods myself and have total anxiety about this project. This video and explanation is very well done. Thank you sir!

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you have any questions just ask

@Dynacologist

6 ай бұрын

It does seem kind of intimidating if you never have done this cams or pushrods before but I just got done with the cam, oil pump and cam plate upgrade in my tc88 and it really wasn't bad at all! Now it's time for the adjustable pushrods, seems fairly simple everyone says just pay attention to what you're doing.. This was a $1300 dollar job in labor at Harley so I'm stoked to be saving money.. Just watch videos until you are confident in doing it and make sure you have everything you possibly need before starting

Excellent video. I needed a refresher course since the last time I had to do this was 12 years ago.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

😝😂

This is an Excellent video, great camera angles, very good instructions. For sure one of the best videos on this subject.

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Wow... Brother..., you truly have the heart of a teacher. Thank you so much!

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your support. I do like to help people understand motorcycle mechanics!

@frikko55

4 жыл бұрын

I second your opinion. Thanks!

Great video Jeff. And special appreciation for the thorough TIMING procedure. Puting mild cams in 06 RK right now with much more confidence for first fire. Thanks Bro.

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@gerrylee7297

8 ай бұрын

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Best video I’ve seen yet how to install ajustable push rods 🤙🏻👌🏻

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback! 👍🏻

Exceptionally good tutorial. If you are somewhat mechanical this video is perfect. Excellent job with the video I learned more useful information by watching this. Thank you!

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks Brother. I been workin on bikes for years and your right . Harley has came along ways.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

Still my favourite bikes!

Great vid and well laid out for this shadetree mechanic to tackle my M8 engine. New oil pump and cam support from S&S with the same push rods.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

🙏🏼

Very good video. It really helped me to understand how to install the pushrods. Thanks so much 👍👍

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

always like rereading these older comments!

Awesome explanation of how to video, The pus rod covers always give me hell as well!

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ... the covers still give hell! Maybe one day I'll get the special tool for them... but likely not! Lol

Wanted to thank you for information on how to adjust pushrods I bought a pushrod set that came with no directions I watch video after video after video and was very confused on how to adjust pushrods your video made it the easiest to adjust pushrods thanks again

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Daniel. I am glad you found my video helpful.

Best video yet and I have watched 5 or 6 thanks much dude.

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you found it useful

Thank you I have been searching for about two hours for a decent video.

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! So glad the video helped. As a mechanic I try to make videos about topics I needed help with in the past! What pushrods did you install? And other videos you would like to see?

@Thatdamrickie

5 жыл бұрын

CrackerJack Mechanic I installed ss quick rods

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

@@Thatdamrickie they are so nice! Did you just do pushrods? Or came as well?

Great video Putting a cam and adjustable push rods The cam is easy start concerned about precision lifter and push rod setting This is going on a 2012 street glide

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!. There isn't any difference setting the ez starts.

First class instructional video. Great work.

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very much

Between S&S and Kevin Baxter explaining tdc for adjutable pushrods and yourself sir I should be able to do it. Lol. Ty I did read to also know what the lifters’ recommended travel and cut it in half to know exactly how many flats or turns.

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

I like to start at .100 and run the engine. If some noise develops in the tappets, I will “add a flat” to the adjust by turning them out another .020 to .030. This can sometimes take away some of the noise

wow . thank you for the knowledge. Best explanation and how it works . Thank you

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found it useful!

Great video , doing my valve train this winter…

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

😊👍🏼

Best video yet ,thanx bro.

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent instruction and excellent video to make it so easy to follow!

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I am glad the video helped

Great 3 part video Brother! I'm getting ready to tackle my wiped out cams in my 120ST. Tappet roller went south on me. I gonna be installing a new billet cam plate, high volume oil pump and TW-408-6 cams. A little bit more check work for me with replacing the cam plate to ensure proper alignment of gears, but overall... VERY informative and spot on for just a cam swap! It may look like a bit much until you get in there, but its a pretty straight-forward DIY for anyone with a mechanical aptitude.

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Are you going with S&S for the plate and pump? I just opened the motor in the video and put these in now as well

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

And thanks!

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

I put the Woods Night Prowler lifters in as well

@tgrisko

5 жыл бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic going with SE billet cam plate and SE high volume oil pump.. SE tapered pushrods and S&S lifters

@tgrisko

5 жыл бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic I have seen them destroy 3 motors... not gonna chance that... S&S have one of the better track records

best video i've seen for this work

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

Wish I had seen this video before this passed weekend. Installed 551C cams in my 2013 Street Glide and used S&S Adjustable pushrods. Got all my timing marks lined up installed the pushrods, adjusted them how I "THOUGHT" I was supposed to, fired the bike up and it was idling horrendously bad coughing black smoke out of the mufflers and stumbling awful. I shut it down and tore it all back down to double check my timing marks (which were good) reassmbled everything again, adjusted the pushrods the same way I did the first time and got the same results. I gave up for the day and sat down in front of the computer to try and trouble shoot the problem and found this video. Now I know I adjusted the pushrods wrong and I am PRAYING I didn't bend anything....I'll find out this weekend when my Quickie Pushrods come in SMH :(

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

✌🏼

Thank you the best explanation!

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

♥️🙏🏼

Great how to video, thanks!!

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

✌🏼

Great info! Thanks!

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This was the best I have seen thank you

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! If you have any questions or a video you would like to see me do, please let me know!

@EricHeffner

5 жыл бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic I do have a question, I adjusted the push rods, I am 99% Its right, but, what should I look for or listen for If I'm off, I turned the rear wheel over a few times , I am one new header away from being able to start It, I have had her for 25yrs, a little nervous

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Eric Man! If you can turn it over a few times by the rear wheel with the plugs out and it doesn't stop, you should be okay! The lifters will be noisy when it first starts up until they get oil into them!

@EricHeffner

5 жыл бұрын

What a weight lifted, I followed your Instructions to the letter, the tire turned over and didn't hang up I could keep It moving forward, Thanks again !!!!!!

Thanks man I've got it now. Time to order my motorcycle jack.

@CrackerJackMechanic

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found the video useful! What jack do you plan on buying?

Excellent video

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Excellent video. Thank you

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

Great video! Thanks for sharing!!

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

awesome video. thanks for the info.

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job, very informative, was wondering how to measure p.r.per in.

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video. Perfectly accurate

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

thanks for you kind words!

Excellent video. In the process of upgrading my 2003 FXSTI cam chain tensioners to the hydraulic kit, and plan on using SE adjustable push rods. The key thing I was trying to confirm was the 0.200 spec for the stock lifters. Now I know that i need to adjust to 0.100. Since I have the cam chest open, I'm also thinking of installing the Andrews TW21 cam. Question: Should I replace the stock lifters? Really don't want to if it is not needed. Bike only has 18K on it.

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for you comment! I appreciate it. With only 18k on the bike, the lifters are likely just fine. It is common practice to just replace the cams during upgrade, depending on budget. with higher miles it becomes more questionable, and recommended to replace them.

Thank you very educational for me.

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

GREAT video and explanations.. Getting ready to pull the trigger on Woods TW-222 for a 96" Harley Rocker C, watched several and just kept getting confused on the push rod part of the job. Think I got it understood now. Question: with these quickie push rods if the lock is snugged up good and tight is there ever any problems with the nut coming loose months later and needing to be redone?

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Occasionally the locknut will loosen if not correctly tightened. Just make sure you tighten them and you’ll be fine.👍🏼

Excellent.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video. very well explained. I have a 2005 15 anniv fatboy 95 ci. with Andrews 37G (4 gear drive set,cam bearings, adjustable pushrods,) BUT MY INDY used the same harley stock lifters(25,000miles), and the same cam chest. now at idle it sounds like a deisel cummings, when hot. at cold idle, you hear NORMAL GEAR NOISE....sometimes it races, and sometimes it starts real slow,low idle. But when she been running for about 2 hrs, you hear a metal clappin, from the lower end, had ngk plugs, had to wrench down the plug almost all the way down, did it ice cold? looked like the same thread? put alittle grease on threads helped , then sound like it was a knock from the plug, so i took them out and installed Harley 6R12, with new SE wires. Again, had to wrench those plus down??? my plug holes must be scored,some shit. But if you can help me, i thank you in advance,sorry so winded, but got no help. the noise when hot sounds like the crank,lower end? knocking,pinging???? ty

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Without being there, to hear the motorcycle its difficult to say for sure. can send a video?

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Without being there, to hear the motorcycle its difficult to say for sure. can you send a video?

@-MrRichBiker1967

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic thanks for the response, no not savy,,,sorry, im 53 yrs old.

Great 👍 video

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Truly a Great Video! I just installed 551 easy start cams in my 07 FLHT. everything went great. running a Vances&hines FP3. Exhaust gaskets are fine. Question: (I only set mine at 3 turns). it pops/back fire I guess, front cylinder only around 2,000ish RPH High RMPs its fine. Runs great. Should I have done 4 turns on my 96CI motor. Bike ran fine before!!!

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

👍🏼

Great video from begin till the end. I do the same with my twin cam 2004 screaming eagle camplate en quickee pushrods. But when install everything how do first start the engine, because there’s no oil in it, only the assembly lube. Do I need to start a few times without the spark plugs. To pump the oil up. What’s the best method.

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. Good you are concerned and thinking about this! The assembly lube provided you use it properly provides enough protection at startup and the engine oil will arrive quick. Make sure you have oil in tank!! I don’t rev the engine and let it warm up while listening to the lifters (I pre-bleed lifters). I have had new lifters (not pre-bled) take 2 minutes to get quiet. This is an area where newer mechanics can get tested. You are learning now!!

Great video. I have to replace the cam tensioners and already have adjustable pushrods and larger cams from the previous owner (he did not remember what cams were installed or what was done to the bike from the shop to install them). I don't know if it has spacers in with the valve springs (I herd some people do that for more hp) but even if he did that would it be the same steps for installing the pushrods? Also I am keeping the cams and everything the same do I need to change out the cam bearings?

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Not completely necessary to replace the inner cam bearings but I do if they are not the better full-compliment style bearing. The stock original bearing uses less rollers and keeps them separated using a plastic cage. Consider lifter replacement if you have 30 plus mileage on them.

Awesome video,, was wondering if the outside pushrods are the exhaust valves?

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

they are

When planning to install new exhaust and intake pushrods into both front and rear cylinders, does it matter which push rods you insert first, front or rear cylinders? Also, if starting on the rear cylinder (as in your video) and you insert your fingers in the tappet bore in order to find the base circle of the cam, do the results tells you that you are in the base circle for the rear cylinder and not the front base circle, correct? In order videos I have watched, they follow that procedure for the rear cylinder but then state that the front cam is on the base circle. Can you explain? Thx.

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Good questions! I just usually do the rear cylinder first, no real reason. I adjust both pushrods for each cylinder at TDC of compression, I know exactly what the cylinder I am work is "doing". I am aware of the adjustment you described, regarding the opposite cylinder tappet poisition, you may prefer to do it that way if you are comfortable doing it that way. 👍🏻

Would it say in the service manual how many turns for the push rod?.. Great video... Would it matter if you did the front cylinder first..? How long do you wait to do the other two push rods..?

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

The original pushrods are non adjustable. The OEM service manual does not cover this. Although you can use the manual to find out how long to wait for the pushrods to “leak down” or just feel them as time passes. It can be a couple minute’s usually less then maybe five to ten

Great video and detail, I'm about to change my Twin Cam chain tensioners and have gone down the S&S Quickee route for the pushrods. Can I ask if I'm right in that you cut the pushrods when they're at cam base circle and install the new ones on the overlap?

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! and you cut and install the pushrods at their lowest position, on the base circle, with that cylinder on TDC of the compression stoke. (the valves are closed and there is no serious pressure on the pushrods at the position).

@iantomlinson4801

2 ай бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic thanks a lot for replying, will be starting this next week 👍🏻

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 ай бұрын

if you have any more questions just ask!

Thanks

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope it helped!!

Just installed the complete Cam chest kit with the quickee pushrods and adjusted per the S&S install guide at 4 turns. Got some bad ticking noises and called S&S tech support. They told me the 4 turns is not used anymore and should go back to the 3.2 turns.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I go .100” To start (after I calculate the number of turns to achieve this, as shown in this video) and add another .020 if there is a noisy tappet after starting and running the engine… sometime I wait longer then other times… depends on the work that was performed. Bleeding tappets before installation is very helpful and can eliminate noisy tappets on startup with new parts

My apologies if this has already been asked. i did not see that it was. I had to replace a bad lifter so I will be pumping them up with oil prior to installation. After you put the push rods in and you open the rod up to make contact with rocker arm and lifter, you count the turns to compress the lifter to a designated location. Am I to assume that a lifter that is not pumped up, will still extend to the same position as one that is pumped up?

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

this is a good question. it has not been asked. I myself worked through that scenario more than once. The difference will be the amount of resistance felt while extending the pushrod. You will still be extend the lifters the same distance. I believe this sheds some more light on your situation. And Good Work!! I was glad you mentioned that you were pumping up your lifters prior to installing.

how about one with limiters in the lifters thanks I appreciate your videos

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

That's a different monster. I have done them, but it's more a lifter adjustment than it's a pushrod adjustment! Thanks

Is there an easy DIY way to check the adjustment?? I just had a new cam tensioner kit installed in my twin cam c/w new lifters and rods. I now have a miss at medium rpm (1500-2000). I am thinking maybe an overadjusted rod?? Thanks and great video.

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

Is the bike fuel injected? Or a carburetor? The miss you describe doesn't sound like a lifter issue.

@weswinger4349

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Thanks for replying. It is an '05 Heritage so fuel injected. Misses at steady speeds ie 60km/hr (example driving in town in second gear)anywhere between around 1500-2000 rpm. Not at high speeds or when not in gear and keeping revs steady. Harley service manager told me twin cams had to run no lower than 2400 rpm - seems like BS to me!!?? Thanks for your input.

Thank you for sharing sir. Had mine installed and cant figure why i have a distinct tap / knock sound only on the front cylinder now. Readjusted again in case i missed something . retesting in the monyana, if same result thoughts? Thank you and bless 🙏

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it's very common for the front exhaust to be noisy initially I've had some take up to two full minutes before the tapping went away

@jimscycleandautotn8508

4 жыл бұрын

Roger that. And if it doesnt ? Here is what im running into. P.r. paperwork said 18 flats, cam paperwork said 21-24 flats. 18 is three, 21-24 is 3.5-4 turns. I set them at 3 full turns. Followed all recomended procedures. Im maybe thinkn 3 turns is not enough? Rods are sns time saver and i bealieve those are 28 tpi , tappetts are comp cams oe style replacement. ( lifters stated that noise would be increased but would make sence it would be all over both heads and not just one. Appoligies in advance and thank you for your time.🙏

@jimscycleandautotn8508

4 жыл бұрын

Readjust em and it went away. These 26h cams sound sick brother lol test ride soon 🙏 . thanks for your time and may father bless you sir .

I already have the S&S Quickie push rods installed, but want to go back and check to make they are tight. Since I will not be removing any of the push rods, how will I be able to insert my fingers over the tappet covers, can I merely insert a measuring stick in the spark plug hole to find tdc?

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

yeah that will work fine, you can turn it off through a couple times and get familiar with where about TDC shows up. I use a longer skinny screwdriver that way it has no chance of falling into the cylinder. just be careful to not put it in to early in the up stroke as it can get caught up as the piston rises, and by to early that’s below the mid point of upward travel. use your thumb over the spark plug hole to feel the compression as the piston rises on the compression stroke

Question. Why do you insert your fingers in the tappet holes, and also insert a screw driver in the spark plug hole. Doesn't doing just one of those give you the desired results of finding the base circle on the cams?

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

So you know when you are on TDC of the compression stroke and not TDC of the exhaust stroke. The adjustment is made on correct stroke

It would seem to me that when you run the piston up to TDC and start extending the pushrod, you are forcing the valve open therefore crashing it into the piston until the lifter bleeds down and the valve closes. Hopefully it's not bent and damage to the piston. As soon as the intake valve closes you enter into the compression stroke and both valves are closed without putting the piston on TDC.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

done a few, never bent valves at TDC. I guess you could if you tried really hard. Taught it this way for years… never had any problems. Thanks for your reply! Keep up the good work!

hi nice video i have a question i follow your instruction and now when i run the bike i hear clicking noise on the rear cyclender push road. what do i need to do?

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

On a first start up after installing adjustable pushrods that can take up to two minutes for the tablets to actually pump up with oil again and the noise to go away it lasts longer than three or four minutes goes for the adjustment procedure again

jeff;qdo vc coloca essa pre carga de 4 voltas,vc abaixa a compressão do tucho em 4 voltas;não se corre o risco de quando o tucho carregar por completo, a válvula não feche completamente?nesse caso a pressão da mola seria suficiente pra fechar a válvula,vencendo essa pre carga do tucho?

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

The adjustment is different for different manufacturers of pushrods I used to translator to understand your question didn't work very well make sure to measure + .100 inch of adjustment to make sure preload compression of the hydraulic unit is in the middle of its range

@gmaciel046

5 жыл бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic thank you jack

Hell yeah. That was good stuff. Thanks.

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Running into an issue putting the small retaining clips/ covers on. Replacing the old covers with the sns ones and it’s like the spring dosent move as I push the clip into the print that goes into the spring on top

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for not replying! I am just seeing this !! Those are a pain. Make sure the cup isn’t hitting a cylinder fin when you are trying to move it downward to get the bottom of that top clip into place. Also the inner pushrod tube must be fully seated at the top into the head and oring

Are the Quickee pushrods for the twin cam all the same length or part number regardless of whether or not it’s a 103, 107, 110, or 124 etc? I have a 124 Hot Set Up in my bike and would like to put these in.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

No, they are all not the same. Why do you want to put adjustable pushrods in? They are heavier then stock, and can loosen off if not properly installed, they add non-performance gain. Their advantage is in saving time by not having to remove the valve covers and rocker arms, when installing new cams, by cutting the original pushrods to remove them. (TDC compression stroke)

If I lose count can I restart after waiting 15 minutes. Is it necessary to pump up the tappets with a oil squirter? I already installed my cam and tappet blocks with lifters. 1988 EVO RK. Thanks

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

mark the pushrods with a paint pen, and focus like a jedi, so you don’t lose count! an oil squirted will not pump up the tappets for that you need to submerge them completely so the oil covers them and the air can be pushed out by gravity. or something scientific like that. or use a vacuum pump like a might vac with a cup that hold oil where the tappets can be submerged and then air “pulled” out

I apologize if you have covered this in another video or comment, BUT, I am waiting for my S&S quickee pushrods to come in, I installed my cams last night. As far as “bleeding down” does this still apply since I took the cam cover off and there is basically no oil in the system currently since it drained out after removing that cover. Again, I apologize if you have covered this already.

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

I’m having trouble understanding your question.

@alexanderogden1558

2 жыл бұрын

I replaced the cams so obviously lost oil from the cam chest. Will the rockers still bleed down since there is no oil in the system?

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderogden1558 ok. Yes there will be some oil loss. With used (not replaced) lifters, provided they are decent, they should be fine. That said, if the lifters have higher mileage, replace them. There are differing opinions on which lifters are best. It depends on what you want from your engine as well. Bottom line is usually set by budget, which isn’t a good way to build a good engine. Tappets aren’t cheap though!

At this point of disassembly, can you extract the lifters to check them?

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m not sure what you are saying

So 0.100 can be set for any adjustable push rods?.. preload outside of the bike to verify the flats or turns ... Correct?

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

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@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

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What do the adjustable push rods do for performance? Do they Give you gains?

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing really… they are heavier then stock. Mostly so you don’t have to open the top end when changing cams

I wonder if adjustable push rods would help remove the Harley ticking valve train?

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

No more than an other adjustable. Or a new tappet

I suspect not all tappets are created equal, correct?.. for example, if I wanted Jim’s vs S&S, the adjustment required would be different, right?

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

Stock style replacement tappets all have same travel/adjustment of about .200”

What specialty tools are required to rebuild camplate,cams,inner bearings on aTC/02 RK?

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

I laid out the money for the Jim's Tools bearing removal and install tool. But I have done it with a decent "blind bearing" removal tool. And then carefully installed the new bearing with a suitable bearing install tool. Be prepared to shell out a decent amount of cash if you go for the Jim's tools. They are a decent investment if you plan on doing this job a few times a year.

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 жыл бұрын

I've always managed to install the cam support plate bearings using larger sockets and a bench top vice (suspect minimum 4") I have a 5" and a 6"

@johnbray6352

5 жыл бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic thanx for the insight sounds like a bunch of money,maybe abetter plan to have the labor performed for me.

Awsome video, how do they not come loose after a while? I am skeptical on these kind of pushrods

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

They are pretty reliable... make sure you tighten them!

@stevenmarrone1526

4 жыл бұрын

CrackerJack Mechanic I hope so I am going to try them and maybe use little loctite on them to

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevenmarrone1526 give them a good "squeeze" in one hand using 2 wrenches close together. I've seen them loctited but never did it myself

@stevenmarrone1526

4 жыл бұрын

CrackerJack Mechanic ok I will try it thanks!

Yes this video was very helpful. I’m still having issues. I’d like to pick your brain

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 ай бұрын

crackerjackmechanic@yahoo.ca

So is it 4 full turns? I did 3.5 and it still have chatter? How long does it take for the noise go away

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

no, please watch the video again where i tell you and show you how to get the correct adjust.

Is red thread lock recommended on jam nuts??

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

Jam nuts and red loctite… savage

Hey man. Messaged you about this on IG

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

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So if your installing these with stock lifters , they will already be primed and pumped up when you cut out the old push rods? Or do you need to remove the lifters and ensure they are fully primed to ensure your adjusting the pushrods to ensure you get them to the half way mark. Approx .100

@CrackerJackMechanic

8 ай бұрын

Yes, if you are reusing the stock lifters, and they have not been removed, provided they are in good shape, they are usually fine and do not require to be primed. Thanks for your question!

@finnsgarageLLC

8 ай бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic thanks man… I assume the spring pressure keeps the plunger at the top. Just to be safe I will remove them inspect for any wear and oil them up prior to reinstalling them. The bike only has 5k miles on it

@CrackerJackMechanic

8 ай бұрын

There isn’t a spring inside, it’s just the static oil pressure. If you keep them upright after removing the lifter they won’t loose much oil after removing and they should pump back up just fine. In terms of a lifter that has lost it’s oil, it won’t take as much pressure to lengthen the pushrod on reassembly, so just keep that in mind, once you make contact with the lifter, there will be no up-down “play” and you can start your measurement from that point.

@finnsgarageLLC

8 ай бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic gotcha… hey is it recommended to prime the oil pump before starting? Do you just leave the spark plugs out? Do you need to take all 4 out or just unplug the wires? About to start this cam upgrade tomorrow.

@CrackerJackMechanic

8 ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything about priming the oil pump specifically. It is gravity feed and should kinda fill itself before you can actually start the engine

My lifters won’t bleed down. I’ve had the engine apart for about three months I’m thinkingThat the oil is out of the lifter. I let them sit for two hours and they were still tight. They are screaming eagle pushrods that set at 3 to 3 1/2 turns. Any thoughts on why they won’t bleed down?

@jts141

3 жыл бұрын

24 Threads per inch,

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Did you extend the pushrods until they just contact the lifter and then count out for "preload" empty lifter have no resistance against adjustment of the pushrod. Or possibly you have lifters with limiters (search S&S HL2T) www.sscycle.com/tech-info/pushrod-adjustment

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

Remember we aren't so concerned about the tpi using the adjust procedure from my video

@jts141

3 жыл бұрын

Ok I will turn the motor over until oil pressure on my gauge is showing 40 psi. I will let you how it goes. Thanks for all info. Jerry S.

are adjustable pushrods better than non adjustable push rods. I understand it is more work for non adjustable or does it really matter when/if I decide to change mine out

@finley614

4 жыл бұрын

I think the decision in using adjustable pushrods is to make job more simpler when changing cams etc. I don’t think it has anything to do with one being better than the other

@Firelord360

4 жыл бұрын

@@finley614 I think I am just going to go with non adjustable pushrods whenever I decide to do that, it is still good right now but might as well since I want to covers on top to be powder coated black or red

@Firelord360

3 жыл бұрын

@Hell's favorite NPC #69OU812 . exe i think when i do that if i don't do a drop in 128 or 131 i will just do non adjustable and check everything else top end

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

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Shouldn't you let the first pushrod bleed down completely before you adjust the second pushrod (inlet and exhaust valve on the same cylinder) because you can get valve kiss (the two valves touch each other) and end up with a bent valve.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

Good question. and it doesn’t t lift enough to worry about, it’s bleeding down as soon as you start preloading and by the time you start adjusting the second one you won’t get interference. Maybe on a really high lift cam which would require head work. If you are concerned you can wait til the adjusted pushrod is loose, to do the second one. I’ve never had any trouble

@brenttrading2363

Ай бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic thanks for that bro.

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

any time!

@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

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@CrackerJackMechanic

Ай бұрын

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Do you one cylinder at a time at tdc

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

I do one at a time one TDC

Stupid question. What is the benefit of adjustable pushrods... Or why might one want them? Thanks

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

No Performance benefits. you can remove cans with disassembly of top end

Is it okay to installing cam without pushrod?

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can reuse stock pushrods.

What should i do if my lifters wont bleed down

@CrackerJackMechanic

9 ай бұрын

Are they new? what brand? … there’s more to this! let me know 👍🏼

@CrackerJackMechanic

8 ай бұрын

you could sit them in a cup of clean engine oil overnight and often this is enough for the air to bleed itself out of the lifter. You can still adjust and set them as per normal there just will not be any pressure against the pushrod, and they will be noisy at startup until they fill with oil and self-bleed

same for M8 --- correct?

@CrackerJackMechanic

3 жыл бұрын

If the stock M8 lifters have the same travel distance for preload it will be the same. Sorry, I don't have further information without a little research.

They just should put numbers on them and make it easier for install

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 ай бұрын

It would make it easier for sure!! most times they don’t even have their manufacturer name!

What about washing the new parts

@CrackerJackMechanic

5 ай бұрын

for sure! As required

What if the push rods don't bleed down

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 жыл бұрын

In the few times I can recall this happening, it was error on my part, so I had the re-do the procedure. Let the pressure off the lifters and wait 5 minutes for reset. Other times the lifters themselves turned out to have been upgraded to say S&S HL2T limiter lifters for higher lift applications and they have a different adjustment procedure. I believe you can find the instructions at their website

Why not just take off the cam cover and use the dots on the timing sprockets to find TDC?

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

How do you use the dots to help find TDC?

@Peter-976

4 жыл бұрын

@@CrackerJackMechanic If you just replaced your cams then leave the cover off. When the two sprocket marks line up (facing each other) the rear cylinder will be TDC. After lifters have bled down, rotate one full revolution, small sprocket dot will be in the same spot, large sprocket dot will be 180 degrees away from small sprocket dot. Front cylinder will be TDC.

@CrackerJackMechanic

4 жыл бұрын

@@Peter-976 thanks more than one way to get results.

Is this the same on all bikes?

@CrackerJackMechanic

Жыл бұрын

yes

What is your email address?

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 ай бұрын

crackerjackmechanic@yahoo.ca

Excellent video

@CrackerJackMechanic

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!