99 sport valve adjustment? Harley Engine Discuss 99 sport valve adjustment? in the Harley Tech & Harley How-to forums; whats the best way to adjust the valves havent wrenched mujch on these blockheads but i did on the ol 79 shovel ........ do we have a downloadable manual? push ...

[unclewilson]

whats the best way to adjust the valves havent wrenched mujch on these blockheads but i did on the ol 79 shovel ........ do we have a downloadable manual? push rod covers one piece? thanks in advance ..

[shovelmike]

These "Blockhead" Sportsters are a bit different than your old '79, Uncle. If it has not been modified, you will find that you have hydraulic lifters (no need for adjustment) and non-adjustable push rods (no provision for adjustment).
As with the big twins, there is the option of cutting out the solid push rods and installing quick change adjustables in order to work on the cam chest without disturbing the rocker boxes. If someone made that change, it is still a case of "set them and forget them".
Are you having issues with noisy lifters? If not just ride it, keep the oil changed, and enjoy it.

[unclewilson]

poping and backfiring at start up and snoothes out as it runs tks.

[Wrightturn]

Hey Uncle,

You are just a bit lean on the mixture. Up one size on the low speed jet and maybe a needle (27094-88) change. Less than $20.00. Any mods to the bike ?