Replace S & S Rocker Box gaskets

[john sachs]

You don't need to readjust.What if you had a stock Harley motor without adjustable pushrods?What would you do in that case?
Simple solution.
Get cylinder on TDC COMPRESSION.
Install p/rods
Drop rocker saddle with rocker arms on.
Be sure p/rod ball ends,are seated in the rockerarms.(male to female,kinda like sex).
Tighten SLOWLEY,and evenly,a little at a time,giving lifters a chance to bleed down.
When tight,and you can turn each p/rod by hand,go to the next cylinder,and repeat.:2thumbs:
See,Brad was fairly right.
John

OH....
Be careful with long rockerbox cover bolts in the valvespring area.

 

[BadBrad]

See,Brad was fairly right.
John

OH....
Be careful with long rockerbox cover bolts in the valvespring area.

The thing I was "right" about was that someone who knew more about it would eventually chime in. But I'm learning.

 

[Ted Eiserman]

replacing rocker box gaskets
does anyone know if i put any gasket sealer on the gasket plates
before reinstalling rocker box. also does the gaskets go indentation down or facing up

 

[Mr. Wright]

Up, no sealant

 

[Ted Eiserman]

thank you got it indents facing up
with no sealant

 

[Mickmorris]

thank you got it indents facing up
with no sealant

 

[Mickmorris]

 

[Mr. Wright]

I stand corrected. It's been a long time.