tappet help

[DCoul]

You've probably seen these before. The roller is real pitted. Question: Do you drill out the axel? Press it out? How do you remove this one and install the new axel ?

Thanks.

tappet.JPGSorry for another rookie question.

[T. Cotten]

DCoul!

Get a carbide "spade" drill, and only relieve each side to where the pin can then be drifted out safely.

....Cotten

[duffeycycles]

various suppliers for this tool

http://www.retrocycle.com/CustomChromeSku/20185/Tappet_Roller_Tool.html

[DCoul]

I'm assuming that the tool also flares the ends of the axel.

[duffeycycles]

Yes,or the tool breaks in half if you do it wrong..I've had one for many years.I pull up tight in vise,tap the tool with brass drift[not in instructions,my way],tighten vise etc...If you go too far it will bind the roller.Make sure you are centered first,between the balls.

[DCoul]

Says Big Twin, Sportster, and Evo. It works with the 45 tappets?

[duffeycycles]

just did a set last week..they use the same roller kit as well[Crane]

[DCoul]

Thanks guys.