Saturday, July 16, 2011

1984 FLH noisy valve train issue?

If it's tapping when it gets hot that's usually a loose push rod.I imagine your book has the procedure for a dry lifter adjustment(no oil in the tappets)?Wet adjustment uses the same procedure for putting the engine a TDC on the compression stroke.Then loosen the push rod til it has plenty of shake.Then lengthen it til it has no shake.At this point i mark the push rod and a flat on the adjustment screw with a sharpie pen.Then lengthen the push rod 4 full turns.Then using your third arm,lol,tighten the jam nut while holding the push rod and adjuster screw with 2 wrenches.do the other push rod the same way.Then wait til you can turn both push rods with your fingers(this is important!).That way you know they have bled down.Then rotate the engine and do the other cylinder.Wait til they bleed down too before you turn the engine again.If your used to doing solids you'll have no trouble.Just be sure it's exactly 4 turns and be sure the engine is stone cold when you adjust themEdit i forgot to mention... you ask about heeling and toeing the cam.That isn't needed.Just roll it over til the lifters at at their lowest point(heel of the cam).

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