How to install adjustable pushrods on Harley-Davidson (Evo, Twin-cam, Milwaukee 8) 

I been using your vids (along with factory service manual) doing my chain tensioners on my tc 88. Your video said don’t bother taking everything apart up top, so I listened and got s&s adjustable rods. You take your time explaining everything and make great content. Subscribed

I didn't find that anybody else explained the bands on the pushrods, thank you. I've got Screaming Eagle adjustable pushrods and had to take the tappet covers off to install the intake rod. The Exhaust went on with the tappet cover installed. You worked on my bike at Bumpus in Memphis. Great Job!

For the bottom oring, I put it over the lip of the cover and once I'm done adjusting, I drop it down. This keeps it out of my way and it won't fall in lifter block. 😀

Underated channel, I appreciate this. Thank you

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Thanks again, this along with the cam tensioner video. Got my bike where it’s needs to be. If I ever see you in the wild I owe you a 🍻 Keep up the good work!

Excellent. Thank you. I was glad that you addressed the lack of "gap" in the push rod (tappet) It is the opposite of what you do on a lot of other engines so it cleared that up. Just found your channel and have subbed.

Great instructions, you where the most user friendly of all my research!!! Thank you Very Much

Thanks, great info. I'm going to do this. Thanks for the video.

Excellent thanks mate, and I'll have a beer or 2 😂😂

Thank you! This is very helpful 👍🏻

Great video! Just got finished getting the woods cam and cam plate upgrade in my tc88 dyna.. Next project will be the adjustable pushrods, looks fairly simple but like you said just pay attention to what you're doing.. Wish me luck! Lol

Thank you Sir! That was a very clear demonstration !

Great vids keep them coming and love all the tips and trick on the push rods o guess just sit and wait 10 minutes o So till you can turn them and the finish the covers before trying in turning the engine!

nice looking lathe...thks for sharing ..

keep em coming, there all good.TKS. merry xmas

Thanks that was a big help for a rookie trying to learn

Great information brother.

Good info, thank you

Thank you for the videos and straight forward & easy to follow instructions. It’s convince me to do the cam, tensioner’s and install A set of adjustable pushrods in mine. I’ve ran across a set of good used SE adjustable’s. Reuse or get new? Thanks

Question. Do you have to let each lifter bleed down individually when you're doing the valve lash adjustment like you do on a 52 and up Panhead or a Shovelhead? I know they're much different than the old style lifters. Thanks.

Question? Did you have the tappets loaded in this video or were they bleed down. Can I adjust this bleed down and just take the lash out like you do in this video?

Great video👍

Wben tou start the revolutions at the end, how many would a 2005 Electra glide take to do, or where would i look to find how many revolutions ? Thanks and really appreciate your videos!

Thanks great video. I guess you just cut the origianls push rods right off?

I did exactly what you warn about Lost the O ring in there...I can't see it anywhere. Could it have gone into the cam chest? I really don't want to pull it all back out.

Thanks for your previous reply. I went with the s&s adjustable, standard not quickee. I know I have to remove tappet blocks. Is it still easy to do? Do I have to worry about the lifters falling in?

Ok forgive me being stupid As long as the cylinder you working on is Tdc no matter what stroke it’s on these can be done? I’m still trying to wrap my head around figuring out what stroke these motors are on with all the top end disassembled I am trying to safely reinstall my stock pushrod I’m confused a bit

Can you do this with stock pushrod covers?

I have a question can I run a se585s in a 96ci engine without a bunch of other work being done

One more question, I have stock pushrods in my twin cam right now, only one needs servicing. Can I replace just a single pushrod with the adjustable? (So 3 stock and 1 adjustable) ?

So I installed a daytona twin tec ignition system with a coil. But I am unable to get a spark from the spark plugs. Do I need to have a particular cylinder TDC? Could it be the crankshaft position center? I am unable to get a spark from the old ignition system and coil also they were working fine.

Hey hope you see this or i can find you on social media later. Got a 05 softail 88ci im about to throw s&s quick rods on. How have these worked out for you a year later?

I have the s&s standard push rods kit and I can't get them in, tried taking off the lifters cover don't work the throttle body is in the way any suggestions

Sorry, can I adjust with tappets on the bottom lobe with them bleed down?

Quick question. So a little background info, I have a 1999 flhrci and this is my first time really getting into motor work/internal stuff. The bikes been tore apart for a while - replaced cam chain tensioners, put in adjustable push rods, did the easy pull clutch kit, three hole oil change, and a bunch of other little things. I got it back together, fired her up, and there's a pretty loud ticking noise coming from the lifter/pushrod area. I let it run for less than a minute (just long enough to record a video of the noise) and shut it off. Where should I go from here? I didn't prime the lifters before I put them back in, could that be the problem? Would it be safe to let it run for a while and see if things quiet down? Or should I pull the lifters out, prime them, and re-adjust the pushrods before doing anything else?

Thanks for posting the vid. I'm installing an s&S camchest kit in a 2005 Dyna Wide Glide with TC88. I can't find anywhere if I am supposed to install the tappet block and cam cover gaskets dry or with gasket sealant. What do you recommend? I am also concerned about the push rod jam nuts possibly working loose. You mentioned Red Loctite. Would Blue also be OK in case I need to loosen them for re-adjustment down the road? Thanks.

Hey Buddy, great video. I am going to be swapping out my cams on my 2013 Electra Glide with the 103. How many turns for my adjustable pushrods after they are at zero lash? Is it 3.5 same as yours? Do I make this adjustment on each when the lifter is all the way down? I'm also installing the S&S 583 into mine. I currently have the woods 777, bike came that way, just doesn't fit my riding style. Hope you reply -Ray

Finally got the bike together after changing the tensioner. Found the o ring. Installed the pushrods. Cleaned the garage. Went out and kicked it over. Rapping tapping. Sounded like one of the front rods. Took the pushrods out bought new lifters. Pumped them up as instructed. Installed. It's is rapping everywhere now. Pulled out the rods again. Pulled out the lifters. I don't know...I feel like I ruined my bike. Heavy sigh. Pushrods don't look damaged. I hope the top end isn't messed up. Feeling defeated right now.

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on my intake front and rear , intakes only , after 3.5 turns I still get a little back and forth on the tappet everything is tight exhaust is spot on . the pushrods have zero lash and the top is tight get a nice spin just a little side to side movement.. thanks any idea,?

If I buy a s&s kit does it come with a manual on how to adjust the push rods I’m doing a install on 103 twin cam breakout Fxsb

Which version of the S&S pushrods do you prefer, and do they work with the original covers or do you need to get the S&S covers?

I replaced my twincam pushrods with adjustable now my engine check oil light came on and new true duals and the engine sounds different. Have any suggestions

What adjustable push rods do you recommend?

Just did s&s cams on my 2000 fxdwg, I put in the SE push rods and I noticed after I tighten the front side and rotate the engine to do the back side the front Intake rod has up and down play. What did I do wrong? Is this normal ?

Got a question, so I put the pushrod to zero lash went to eat came back and there was alot of movement on the push rod.. im stuck on the lash

Got an S&S 509 cam for a twin cam 88.. do need to change the push rod aswell?

how do you make sure the lifter is all the way at the bottom?

You sound like a cool mofo. Thank you for this video brother.

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Save your time by buying smithbrother pushrods Not S$S are junk 35 years of building they work great

What’s the benefit of a adjustable push rod I don’t understand??? Why

Ok..got it all back together. Started it up. The oil light came on and it stays on. The rpms surge up and down. I'm afraid to let it run with that light on.

It's the front inner pushrod

Go clean his air filter for him then lol

show us how to replace the air cleaner please, i cant watch this video because i cant take my eyes off that filthy air cleaner, seriously that air cleaner looks at least 10 years old

How do you know how many turn to tighten up the rod you said yours is 3 1/2 how do you know that number ?