Hi,

Go in thru the top, more time but pretty easy, you can typically re-use the o-rings for pushrod tubes if in good condition,

In the screamin eagle catalogue you will see list of cams and what size pushrod you can use, better to have dogbone torque adaptor to re-assemble, not sure if stubby ring spanners could also be used

Otherwise try and gauge torque from other bolts done properly

Thanks
Mirrmu

 

It helps with any twin cam, 88/96/103......etc. It is designed to allow for better oil return as opposed to going into the air cleaner. Rocker supports gotta come off anyway to take out and reinstall the pushrods and it only takes a few seconds to enlargen these holes with a bigger bit. To original poster, check the gerotor to make sure it stands proud per spec upon reinstall. Also a good idea to install a bypass shim or stiffer spring (Baisley or axtell setup) for better oil pressure. If you don't have all the proper tools, the oven/freezer trick works great on putting the new bearings on the cams (read through the pages here:http://harleyhog.host.sk/tensionerinstall.htm). Also do put in new lifters for insurance.

 

not a big deal, simply a matter of preference. I've done plenty with stock pushrods and plenty with adjustables.

adjustable pushrods are $150 + per set, $190 if you go with SE. A rocker box cover gasket set is $14 and 15 minutes of your time to take the tank off and unscrew 12 bolts.

It all boils down to 2 things:
1. can you use stock pushrods with your new cam?
2. if so, do you want to spend the $ to buy adjustables or use what you have?

 

Well as i mentioned, due to uncertainty of health conditions, i don't want to invest a lot of $ now. If i do the cams, i'll probably just go with a cam that i can use that stock pushrods on. Also, now I am familiar with how the rocker box comes apart, and what's involved. (easy!). If all goes well, maybe i'll do the cams over the winter.

 

I am having my 88 base gasket leak fixed, and the SE Cam Tensioner upgrade. My estimate, from Sauk Prairie HD, includes replacement stock pushrods. Any reason to upgrade, or go to adjustables, when I plan to stay with stock cam, and not mess around after repairs?

My bike is a 2003FLHTCUI with 30k. I bought it with 2k in '11 and plan on keeping it, until death do us part.

 

What about the inner cam bearings ?? Get rid the ina and replace with torringtons ??

 

Yes there are going to put in SE cam bearings. They only cost $30, so it's hard to believe they don't just use them in the first place.

 

Top end is coming off anyways so with that said and stock cams, leave the stock pushrods in.

 

When you pull the lid off, put it on a piece of glass (or a surface plate) and see if it's flat. If it rocks, replace it. it's never going to seal correctly if it's warped.

 

You can make your own dog-bone tool for torquing the rocker boxes back down.
I re-used the stock push rods when I swapped cams.