Re: A good lifter

Hi all....

A round for anyone who wants any....

I've got what sounds like a ticking noise coming from my bike...its
been checked out with a stethoscope and the noise seems to be from a lifter.
Think the bearing may have gone south....anyway...thought someone could
recommend a brand for lifters that would be suitable....engine is built, so
I need an extremely durable type....

thanks for any advise...

Fwed

Fweddybear wrote:
> Hi all....
>
> A round for anyone who wants any....
>
> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise coming from my
> bike...its been checked out with a stethoscope and the noise seems to
> be from a lifter. Think the bearing may have gone
> south....anyway...thought someone could recommend a brand for lifters
> that would be suitable....engine is built, so I need an extremely
> durable type....
> thanks for any advise...
>
> Fwed
Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike - year/model/engine type
... Evo's don't use the same lifter as TC's , nor do they use the same as a
Shovelhead or a Flathead .
--
Snag
'90 Ultra "Strider"
'39 WLDD "Popcycle"
Buncha cars and a truck

"Terry Coombs" <snagone@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Fweddybear wrote:
>> Hi all....
>>
>> A round for anyone who wants any....
>>
>> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise coming from my
>> bike...its been checked out with a stethoscope and the noise seems to
>> be from a lifter. Think the bearing may have gone
>> south....anyway...thought someone could recommend a brand for lifters
>> that would be suitable....engine is built, so I need an extremely
>> durable type....
>> thanks for any advise...
>>
>> Fwed
> Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike - year/model/engine type
> ... Evo's don't use the same lifter as TC's , nor do they use the same as
> a Shovelhead or a Flathead .
> --
> Snag
> '90 Ultra "Strider"
> '39 WLDD "Popcycle"
> Buncha cars and a truck

oops... sorry bout that...I shoulda known better.....its an 01 flstc
tc88 thats been reworked into a 117 incher mostly with S&S stuff...thats why
I wanna get lifters that will be suitable for the bike....


Fwed

In article <nfNVj.175$xF6.152@newsfe20.lga>,
"Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote:

> "Terry Coombs" <snagone@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:zYGVj.1648$Kk3.1476@bignews9.bellsouth.net...
> > Fweddybear wrote:
> >> Hi all....
> >>
> >> A round for anyone who wants any....
> >>
> >> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise coming from my
> >> bike...its been checked out with a stethoscope and the noise seems to
> >> be from a lifter. Think the bearing may have gone
> >> south....anyway...thought someone could recommend a brand for lifters
> >> that would be suitable....engine is built, so I need an extremely
> >> durable type....
> >> thanks for any advise...
> >>
> >> Fwed
> > Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike - year/model/engine type
> > ... Evo's don't use the same lifter as TC's , nor do they use the same as
> > a Shovelhead or a Flathead .
> > --
> > Snag
> > '90 Ultra "Strider"
> > '39 WLDD "Popcycle"
> > Buncha cars and a truck
>
> oops... sorry bout that...I shoulda known better.....its an 01 flstc
> tc88 thats been reworked into a 117 incher mostly with S&S stuff...thats why
> I wanna get lifters that will be suitable for the bike....
>
>
> Fwed

Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.

--
Ryder Rick

On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
<despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:

>> >> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
>> >> thanks for any advise...
>> >> Fwed

>> > Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike

>Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.

Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
with the cheapest possibilities first.

Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
--
Curly AH#117 BS#107
04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
"The party never ends"

<LaJolla (LaJolla)> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
> <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>> >> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
>>> >> thanks for any advise...
>>> >> Fwed
>
>>> > Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike
>
>>Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.
>
> Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
> with the cheapest possibilities first.
>
> Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
> the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
> --
> Curly AH#117 BS#107
> 04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
> "The party never ends"

I do have adjustable pushrods....so I definitely will start there...I've
actually taken the windshield off...not added it....I can't stand looking
thru that thing...
It was running fine all last year.... it gets stored in a heated garage
over the winter, but honestly it doesnt' like to start when its below 55 or
so.....so it never got started over the winter....I do change all fluids
each and every year before riding, and I only put about 3000 a year on
it...sometimes less....I did notice after I did everything, it ran very
smooth...then the noise just suddenly happened....
Thanks for the advise... I will check the adjustment on the pushrods
before I dig deeper....

Fwed

"Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
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> <LaJolla (LaJolla)> wrote in message
> news:48284031.1413719859@news.aracnet.com...
>> On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
>> <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>>> >> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
>>>> >> thanks for any advise...
>>>> >> Fwed
>>
>>>> > Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike
>>
>>>Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.
>>
>> Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
>> with the cheapest possibilities first.
>>
>> Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
>> the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
>> --
>> Curly AH#117 BS#107
>> 04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
>> "The party never ends"
>
> I do have adjustable pushrods....so I definitely will start
> there...I've actually taken the windshield off...not added it....I can't
> stand looking thru that thing...
> It was running fine all last year.... it gets stored in a heated garage
> over the winter, but honestly it doesnt' like to start when its below 55
> or so.....so it never got started over the winter....I do change all
> fluids each and every year before riding, and I only put about 3000 a year
> on it...sometimes less....I did notice after I did everything, it ran very
> smooth...then the noise just suddenly happened....
> Thanks for the advise... I will check the adjustment on the pushrods
> before I dig deeper....
>
> Fwed


Another thought....If I actually do need a set of lifters....which brand
would be good enuff to do the job?

Fwed

"Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
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> "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:3c%Vj.352$xF6.178@newsfe20.lga...
>> <LaJolla (LaJolla)> wrote in message
>> news:48284031.1413719859@news.aracnet.com...
>>> On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
>>> <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>>>> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
>>>>>>> thanks for any advise...
>>>>>>> Fwed
>>>
>>>>>> Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike
>>>
>>>> Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.
>>>
>>> Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
>>> with the cheapest possibilities first.
>>>
>>> Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
>>> the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
>>> --
>>> Curly AH#117 BS#107
>>> 04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
>>> "The party never ends"
>>
>> I do have adjustable pushrods....so I definitely will start
>> there...I've actually taken the windshield off...not added it....I
>> can't stand looking thru that thing...
>> It was running fine all last year.... it gets stored in a heated
>> garage over the winter, but honestly it doesnt' like to start when
>> its below 55 or so.....so it never got started over the winter....I
>> do change all fluids each and every year before riding, and I only
>> put about 3000 a year on it...sometimes less....I did notice after I
>> did everything, it ran very smooth...then the noise just suddenly
>> happened.... Thanks for the advise... I will check the adjustment
>> on the pushrods before I dig deeper....
>>
>> Fwed
>
>
> Another thought....If I actually do need a set of lifters....which
> brand would be good enuff to do the job?

I know a guy in the motor company that says Harley lifters are just fine.
Better than fine.

--
"Wakko" NTXNS TOMKAT SENS PHS BS#257

"Wakko" <wakko dot glenn@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:s29Wj.115910$Ft5.112439@newsfe15.lga
>> "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
>> news:3c%Vj.352$xF6.178@newsfe20.lga...
>>> <LaJolla (LaJolla)> wrote in message
>>> news:48284031.1413719859@news.aracnet.com...
>>>> On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
>>>> <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>>> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
>>>>>>>> thanks for any advise...
>>>>>>>> Fwed
>>>>
>>>>>>> Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike
>>>>
>>>>> Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.
>>>>
>>>> Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
>>>> with the cheapest possibilities first.
>>>>
>>>> Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
>>>> the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
>>>> --
>>>> Curly AH#117 BS#107
>>>> 04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
>>>> "The party never ends"
>>>
>>> I do have adjustable pushrods....so I definitely will start
>>> there...I've actually taken the windshield off...not added it....I
>>> can't stand looking thru that thing...
>>> It was running fine all last year.... it gets stored in a heated
>>> garage over the winter, but honestly it doesnt' like to start when
>>> its below 55 or so.....so it never got started over the winter....I
>>> do change all fluids each and every year before riding, and I only
>>> put about 3000 a year on it...sometimes less....I did notice after I
>>> did everything, it ran very smooth...then the noise just suddenly
>>> happened.... Thanks for the advise... I will check the adjustment
>>> on the pushrods before I dig deeper....
>>>
>>> Fwed
>>
>>
>> Another thought....If I actually do need a set of lifters....which
>> brand would be good enuff to do the job?
>
> I know a guy in the motor company that says Harley lifters are just fine.
> Better than fine.
>
> --
> "Wakko" NTXNS TOMKAT SENS PHS BS#257

When I was having the engine work done, the mechanic, who is a certified
harley mechanic, told me harley lifters wouldn't hold up with all the power
the engine was making....

Fwed

In article <qMfWj.42234$KJ1.36603@newsfe19.lga>,
"Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote:

> "Wakko" <wakko dot glenn@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:7m9Wj.7139$Uz2.2815@trnddc06...
> > "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:s29Wj.115910$Ft5.112439@newsfe15.lga
> >> "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
> >> news:3c%Vj.352$xF6.178@newsfe20.lga...
> >>> <LaJolla (LaJolla)> wrote in message
> >>> news:48284031.1413719859@news.aracnet.com...
> >>>> On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
> >>>> <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>>>>> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
> >>>>>>>> thanks for any advise...
> >>>>>>>> Fwed
> >>>>
> >>>>>>> Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike
> >>>>
> >>>>> Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.
> >>>>
> >>>> Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
> >>>> with the cheapest possibilities first.
> >>>>
> >>>> Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
> >>>> the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
> >>>> --
> >>>> Curly AH#117 BS#107
> >>>> 04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
> >>>> "The party never ends"
> >>>
> >>> I do have adjustable pushrods....so I definitely will start
> >>> there...I've actually taken the windshield off...not added it....I
> >>> can't stand looking thru that thing...
> >>> It was running fine all last year.... it gets stored in a heated
> >>> garage over the winter, but honestly it doesnt' like to start when
> >>> its below 55 or so.....so it never got started over the winter....I
> >>> do change all fluids each and every year before riding, and I only
> >>> put about 3000 a year on it...sometimes less....I did notice after I
> >>> did everything, it ran very smooth...then the noise just suddenly
> >>> happened.... Thanks for the advise... I will check the adjustment
> >>> on the pushrods before I dig deeper....
> >>>
> >>> Fwed
> >>
> >>
> >> Another thought....If I actually do need a set of lifters....which
> >> brand would be good enuff to do the job?
> >
> > I know a guy in the motor company that says Harley lifters are just fine.
> > Better than fine.
> >
> > --
> > "Wakko" NTXNS TOMKAT SENS PHS BS#257
>
> When I was having the engine work done, the mechanic, who is a certified
> harley mechanic, told me harley lifters wouldn't hold up with all the power
> the engine was making....
>
> Fwed

Lost the part where you spec'd your model, I'm assuming TC..

Harley lifters are fine as long as you are not running a high lift cam.
lifers don't care about power levels, but high lift, like over 520 can
test them. I use Crane 10530 or Sealed Power Chevy lifters that are half
the cost.

Lifters don't like dirty oil, if something is coming apart and there is
metal in the oil new lifters won't fix it for long.

--
Ryder Rick

"Rick Begeman" <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> In article <qMfWj.42234$KJ1.36603@newsfe19.lga>,
> "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> "Wakko" <wakko dot glenn@verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:7m9Wj.7139$Uz2.2815@trnddc06...
>> > "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
>> > news:s29Wj.115910$Ft5.112439@newsfe15.lga
>> >> "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
>> >> news:3c%Vj.352$xF6.178@newsfe20.lga...
>> >>> <LaJolla (LaJolla)> wrote in message
>> >>> news:48284031.1413719859@news.aracnet.com...
>> >>>> On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
>> >>>> <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>>>>>> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
>> >>>>>>>> thanks for any advise...
>> >>>>>>>> Fwed
>> >>>>
>> >>>>>>> Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike
>> >>>>
>> >>>>> Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
>> >>>> with the cheapest possibilities first.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
>> >>>> the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
>> >>>> --
>> >>>> Curly AH#117 BS#107
>> >>>> 04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
>> >>>> "The party never ends"
>> >>>
>> >>> I do have adjustable pushrods....so I definitely will start
>> >>> there...I've actually taken the windshield off...not added it....I
>> >>> can't stand looking thru that thing...
>> >>> It was running fine all last year.... it gets stored in a heated
>> >>> garage over the winter, but honestly it doesnt' like to start when
>> >>> its below 55 or so.....so it never got started over the winter....I
>> >>> do change all fluids each and every year before riding, and I only
>> >>> put about 3000 a year on it...sometimes less....I did notice after I
>> >>> did everything, it ran very smooth...then the noise just suddenly
>> >>> happened.... Thanks for the advise... I will check the adjustment
>> >>> on the pushrods before I dig deeper....
>> >>>
>> >>> Fwed
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Another thought....If I actually do need a set of lifters....which
>> >> brand would be good enuff to do the job?
>> >
>> > I know a guy in the motor company that says Harley lifters are just
>> > fine.
>> > Better than fine.
>> >
>> > --
>> > "Wakko" NTXNS TOMKAT SENS PHS BS#257
>>
>> When I was having the engine work done, the mechanic, who is a
>> certified
>> harley mechanic, told me harley lifters wouldn't hold up with all the
>> power
>> the engine was making....
>>
>> Fwed
>
> Lost the part where you spec'd your model, I'm assuming TC..
>
> Harley lifters are fine as long as you are not running a high lift cam.
> lifers don't care about power levels, but high lift, like over 520 can
> test them. I use Crane 10530 or Sealed Power Chevy lifters that are half
> the cost.
>
> Lifters don't like dirty oil, if something is coming apart and there is
> metal in the oil new lifters won't fix it for long.
>
> --
> Ryder Rick

Thanks Rick....I believe there is a set of cranes in there already.... I
change the oil after each season, which is abourt 3000 miles.

Fwed

> Lost the part where you spec'd your model, I'm assuming TC..
>
> Harley lifters are fine as long as you are not running a high lift cam.
> lifers don't care about power levels, but high lift, like over 520 can
> test them. I use Crane 10530 or Sealed Power Chevy lifters that are half
> the cost.
>
> Lifters don't like dirty oil, if something is coming apart and there is
> metal in the oil new lifters won't fix it for long.
>
> --
> Ryder Rick-


I run the Cranes myself. They were a good replacement for the first
gen
TC lifters. I understand the newer Harley "big axel" units are pretty
good
too.

Hoppy
BS7 AH85 SENS SLOB16

"Hoppy" <theoneandonlyhoppy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> Lost the part where you spec'd your model, I'm assuming TC..
>>
>> Harley lifters are fine as long as you are not running a high lift cam.
>> lifers don't care about power levels, but high lift, like over 520 can
>> test them. I use Crane 10530 or Sealed Power Chevy lifters that are half
>> the cost.
>>
>> Lifters don't like dirty oil, if something is coming apart and there is
>> metal in the oil new lifters won't fix it for long.
>>
>> --
>> Ryder Rick-
>
>
> I run the Cranes myself. They were a good replacement for the first
> gen
> TC lifters. I understand the newer Harley "big axel" units are pretty
> good
> too.
>
> Hoppy
> BS7 AH85 SENS SLOB16

Thanks Hoppy....I will probably go with a crane lifter if I have to go
that far....

Fwed

In article
<d368d86a-1b00-435a-93e1-9b6dffcd491c@q27g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
Hoppy <theoneandonlyhoppy@yahoo.com> wrote:

> > Lost the part where you spec'd your model, I'm assuming TC..
> >
> > Harley lifters are fine as long as you are not running a high lift cam.
> > lifers don't care about power levels, but high lift, like over 520 can
> > test them. I use Crane 10530 or Sealed Power Chevy lifters that are half
> > the cost.
> >
> > Lifters don't like dirty oil, if something is coming apart and there is
> > metal in the oil new lifters won't fix it for long.
> >
> > --
> > Ryder Rick-
>
>
> I run the Cranes myself. They were a good replacement for the first
> gen
> TC lifters. I understand the newer Harley "big axel" units are pretty
> good
> too.
>
> Hoppy
> BS7 AH85 SENS SLOB16

I believe Harley learned it's lesson on the EVO's and there has not been
any change in the roller on the TC lifter.

There may have been a change in the "leakage rate" or "anti-pumpup"
spec, which would be set by internal clearances which is a minor tuning
kind of thing.

--
Ryder Rick

In article <s29Wj.115910$Ft5.112439@newsfe15.lga>,
"Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote:

> "Fweddybear" <fweddybear@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:3c%Vj.352$xF6.178@newsfe20.lga...
> > <LaJolla (LaJolla)> wrote in message
> > news:48284031.1413719859@news.aracnet.com...
> >> On Mon, 12 May 2008 04:24:15 GMT, Rick Begeman
> >> <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>>> >> I've got what sounds like a ticking noise
> >>>> >> thanks for any advise...
> >>>> >> Fwed
> >>
> >>>> > Might help if we knew a bit more about your bike
> >>
> >>>Might not have any bad parts, re-adjust pushrods.
> >>
> >> Excellent advice, assuming it has adjustable pushrods. Always start
> >> with the cheapest possibilities first.
> >>
> >> Another question; Did you make any changes not long before noticing
> >> the ticking noise, or add a windshield?
> >> --
> >> Curly AH#117 BS#107
> >> 04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
> >> "The party never ends"
> >
> > I do have adjustable pushrods....so I definitely will start
> > there...I've actually taken the windshield off...not added it....I can't
> > stand looking thru that thing...
> > It was running fine all last year.... it gets stored in a heated garage
> > over the winter, but honestly it doesnt' like to start when its below 55
> > or so.....so it never got started over the winter....I do change all
> > fluids each and every year before riding, and I only put about 3000 a year
> > on it...sometimes less....I did notice after I did everything, it ran very
> > smooth...then the noise just suddenly happened....
> > Thanks for the advise... I will check the adjustment on the pushrods
> > before I dig deeper....
> >
> > Fwed
>
>
> Another thought....If I actually do need a set of lifters....which brand
> would be good enuff to do the job?
>
> Fwed

If you are running 20-w50 without an oil cooler that can add to any
trouble (especially car oils). The manual specifically states to use 60w
in ambient temps over 70 degrees. But that means you can't ride at night
without changing oil. The answer is a cooler....

--
Ryder Rick