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Old 11-06-2014, 02:30 PM
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1999 Ultra with 42K.
So I replaced my cam chain tensioners. The top end was pulled off so the push rods could be removed. No there's a whole bunch of racket from the top end. Pulled top end off again and fixed fallen rocker. Now again there's a lot of noise up there when the engine gets hot. Is there something else going on that I'm missing?
 
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Old 11-06-2014, 06:09 PM
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You do realize the intake and exhaust use different length push rods, correct?
 
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Old 11-06-2014, 06:33 PM
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Clarification: I didn't do the actual work. My buddy did the breakdown and reassembly. Shop did all the bearing and cam stuff. My buddy has been rebuilding HD motors for 30+ years.
 
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Originally Posted by Trunk Monkey
My buddy has been rebuilding HD motors for 30+ years.
What did your buddy say about it? 30+ years experience and did the work, he would be the person to ask. I was going to say its the pushrods, but sounds like you re-used stock ones so no adjustments to be made.

What senna mentioned is my guess right now.
 
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