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| ====== REF: Tools - 172 ====== | ====== REF: Tools - 172 ====== |
| ====== Lifters ====== | ====== Lifters ====== |
| | See also [[techtalk:ref:svcproc16|Hydraulic Lifter - Disassembly / Inspection / Assembly]] in the EVO section of the Sportsterpedia. \\ |
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| There is a small amount of pressure on the hydraulic lifter plunger holding the top retainer clip in place on a dry lifter. \\ | There is a small amount of pressure on the hydraulic lifter plunger holding the top retainer clip in place on a dry lifter. \\ |
| It can be pushed down with your finger to install the clip. \\ | It can be pushed down with your finger to install the clip. \\ |
| The block is used to press the plunger down. A spare pushrod or screwdriver can also be used to depress the plunger. \\ | The block is used to press the plunger down. A spare pushrod or screwdriver can also be used to depress the plunger. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_1_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_2_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_3_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2076454&page=4)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_1_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/199567-converting-from-1250-to-1275/page4?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_2_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/199567-converting-from-1250-to-1275/page4?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_3_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/199567-converting-from-1250-to-1275/page4?t=2076454&page=4)) \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_4_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/199567-converting-from-1250-to-1275/page4?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_5_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/199567-converting-from-1250-to-1275/page4?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_6_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-motor-engine/sportster-motorcycle-engine-conversions/199567-converting-from-1250-to-1275/page4?t=2076454&page=4)) \\ |
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| | A doglegged pick works good for removing the retainer clip and removing the internals. A small flat head screwdriver works also. \\ |
| | Push slightly on the plunger to remove pressure on the clip and use the pic to pull the clip away from the groove in the top. \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:lifter_disassembly_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:lifter_disassembly_3_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:lifter_disassembly_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ |
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| | {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:lifter_disassembly_7_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:lifter_disassembly_12_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:lifter_disassembly_14_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ |
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| | If you just need to store lifters temporarily for a quick removal / installation and have a pegboard, you can use a couple pegs as a holder for lifters. \\ |
| | The two legged pegs with a cut piece of gas tubing to snug against the lifters works well. \\ |
| | Then simply cover them with a rag or towel awaiting an oil soak and installation. \\ |
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| {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_4_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_5_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2076454&page=4)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:lifter_holding_tool_6_by_ngot8r.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by NGOT8R of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2076454&page=4)) \\ | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:temp_lifter_holders_1_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:temp_lifter_holders_2_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ |
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