Pushrod Covers Don't Slide Up

Question for Fix My Hog Paul would like to know: Going to change cams lifters and pushrods but when I pulled the clips off for pushrod covers they do not slide up. Are they supposed to slide up after pulling the clip out or do I have to do something to free them up or they just stuck and need some elbow grease? I have not turned the motor to top dead center or anything I just pulled the clips to look at things but the tubes don’t slide. 14 HD Ultra classic.

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Fix My Hog Answers The chrome tube will slide up. The middle o-ring is likely dry & giving you the resistance. Slide up the chrome spring cover, the spring, & the thin metal washer. Then, you can either spray the o-ring with penetrating lube or you can use a small pick to pull it upwards.

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3 Responses to “Pushrod Covers Don't Slide Up”

  1. Neil Winter

    Can the timing chain be replaced with a gear ? It seems the tentioners are as bad as the Mitsubishi car engines that used them in the 80's

  2. TED

    S&S push rods are 32 tpi ..After 0 Lash to reach 0.100 thousands you need 20 flats or 3 turns +2 flats.Why do all the S&S INSTRUCTION SAY after 0 Lash extend 4 turns or 24 flats that would give you 0.125 thousand, I called S&S they said your correct do 3 turns + 2 flats. many people are doing 4 turns = 0.125 thou, do you think 0.125 would be a major problem? the lifter is designed to be compressed half travel 0.100 thou. can clear this up for me.thank you

  3. Robert LaChance

    What is the adjustment on a 03 FLH screaming eagle pushrods I’m not sure how many turns 2 or 2 1/2 ???