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Pushrod tube is moving...wtf?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Tommyc, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. Tommyc

    Tommyc Active Member

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    Hi gentlemen (heehee, ya right, sure you are), one of the pushrod tubes is moving when the shovelhead motor is running. It has solid lifter. Could I have a bent pushrod?
    Are solid lifters a good idea for a stock motor or no?
    Tommyc, Jun 8, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    moving how, rotating, up and down,
    has a big hole in it with metal rod sticking out pushing it up?
    hotroadking, Jun 8, 2011
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    moving in and out slightly towards and away from the jug.
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    If its not leaking I'd be surprised
    sounds like a broken or slipped O-ring allowing it to
    move, surprised you also don't have a ticking sound
    from the rod hitting the tube,

    is it the typical 4 part tube?, clip, center ring lower and upper?

    Pull the retaining clip and lift to inspect the O-ring...
    hotroadking, Jun 8, 2011
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    Yes, typical shovelhead tubes. I will remove the clip and check the o-rings. Thanks.
    I'll let you know what I find.
    Are solid lifters good idea for a stock motor or no not so much?
    Tommyc, Jun 8, 2011
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    I wouldn't use them, they require adjustment, and that might be an issue for you.

    I'd run hydos with SNS travel limiters sort of a hydro solid, takes up
    about 1/3 of the lifter travel area so the don't bleed down all the way.

    Roller lifters are the best,
    hotroadking, Jun 8, 2011
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  8. Tommyc

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    Evo style that send oil up to the rockers internally?
    Tommyc, Jun 8, 2011
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    yeah I know the shovels a bit different, not sure about the conversion, do you have the evo bottom?
    hotroadking, Jun 8, 2011
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    no sir. 100% shovel baby! I see no Evo~! Hear no Evo, ride a shovel~!
    Tommyc, Jun 8, 2011
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