Has anyone had any experience with JIMS powerglide tappets (# 2461-1) ? I have read some bad ( and good )reviews online . I've just installed them on my '71 FLH but haven't fired it yet . Any feedback would be appreciated . Thanks , Mike
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I've used them. Had a couple that would randomly bleed down overnight and cause hard starting, missing on one cylinder until the engine had run long enough to fill it with oil. The original set I had were the "big axle" version. Two of those wore out the roller pin in less than 10K miles. I replaced the first one with the standard axle version and when the second one wore out, I changed out the whole set and went with solids. There was a noticeable difference in starting and throttle response after changing to the solids. I'm saving my pennies to get a set of Velva Touch because I'm sure I'll eventually get tired of listening to the solids clattering away.
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JIM's response to any & all complaints of poor quality: "We don't make mistakes".
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Originally posted by BigLakeBob View PostEasier starting or harder starting, less throttle response or more throttle response? Thanks.
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Originally posted by kitabel View PostJIM's response to any & all complaints of poor quality: "We don't make mistakes".
Craig
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4-speed transmission case race is another example: way too small to fit, way too hard to lap.
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