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Old 09-21-2008 | 06:31 PM
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I have a 1989 883 sportster and recently notice a noise coming from the front pushrod /lifter area. It made "rattling " noise for a time and then just went away. Do you think my lifter is going bad or sticking? Any help is appreciated.
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Old 09-21-2008 | 07:33 PM
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How many miles are on the engine? Sounds like a sticky lifter to me if it only happens once in a while.
 
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Old 09-21-2008 | 07:59 PM
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28,000, should I replace it? Or add an additive?
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