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Old 03-05-2014, 06:38 PM
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I'm planning on replacing my cam chain adjusters and since I have the easy install pushrods already and like my cam, should I replace the lifters? It has 37k on it. Not sure if the lifters were replaced at 11k when the cam was swaped.
 
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Old 03-06-2014, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 95ci springer
I'm planning on replacing my cam chain adjusters and since I have the easy install pushrods already and like my cam, should I replace the lifters? It has 37k on it. Not sure if the lifters were replaced at 11k when the cam was swaped.
I would replace the lifters. Lifters are a wear item, and when they fail there can be significant collateral damage. 26K or 37K...they're due for replacement.
 
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Old 03-06-2014, 09:53 AM
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I would replace the lifters. Lifters are a wear item, and when they fail there can be significant collateral damage. 26K or 37K...they're due for replacement.
Agreed.
Cheap insurance when you are in there.
 
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Thanks guys!
 
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Old 03-08-2014, 10:27 AM
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For the future you should always change out your lifters with every cam change. The lifter will wear a pattern on the cam, this is more pronounced on the automotive flat lifter and cam set ups.A good lifter to use is the Gatormans, look them up. Later Fairshake
 
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Old 03-11-2014, 02:18 PM
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if your in there anyway might as well with that amoutn fo milage, its cheap insurance. gatormans are nice but $$$$ there are other's out there that outperform OEM just as good as gatormans but not as $$$$. i have a set of Fueling HP+ lifters on my shelf for when i do my cams next week price was right and they are better then OEM and USA made so i am happy
 
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Old 03-12-2014, 10:56 AM
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NS Coyote, The Gatormans may be high $$$$ in your neck of the woods but they may be found for less funds than S&S, Fueling, and other well known brands. They will also offer extra performance because of design. I paid about $150 for mine. When it comes to building your bike no part should be out of reach if it will keep your ride up and running. Those $20 lifters may put you on the side of the road late one night. I'm a strong believer in the process of working on my bike in the garage not on the road. Later Fairshake
 
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I second on the Gaterman's lifters.
 
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