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[bigdave110]

I already have S&S lifter's to replace the HD's.

PROBLEM
The problem is that bore for that lifter is to tight.  It was tight pulling the bad lifter out...had to use Vise grips to pull the lifter out but just assumed it was because the bad lifter had deformed..but I put one of the good ones in that hole and it won't even slide in there.  
 

You will be happy with the S&S lifters.
I had them in my last 3 bikes and never had a problem with them.
One motor was a built 88, the other 2 are CVO 110's.
Didn't have the same bore problem you are having though.

Just wanted to let you know IMHO you made a great choice on the lifters.

Big Dave

P.S, I also put S&S cams in these bikes and they worked well for me.

[T-Hawk]

In my opinion, if you're going to go with aftermarket parts... you need to read, read, READ, and hopefully make contact with people who do this for a living, and who really know what they are talking about. That will help keep you from going astray in the search for better performance and not achieving it. This forum is an excellent place to make those contacts. It's worked for me!

Thanks for not only a reasonable and detailed explanation for someone that's not quite ready to get into the internal workings, but one that was easily understandable too.

I had a feeling I was either going to get razzed quite harsh    for asking such a simple question, or I was going to get one of the best possible answers anyone could offer.

Thanks again, this Forum simply ROCKS!!! 

[North Georgia Hawg]

Thanks for not only a reasonable and detailed explanation for someone that's not quite ready to get into the internal workings, but one that was easily understandable too.

I had a feeling I was either going to get razzed quite harsh    for asking such a simple question, or I was going to get one of the best possible answers anyone could offer.

Thanks again, this Forum simply ROCKS!!! 

Yes, it certainly does. You will never get razzed here for asking honest questions - especially as a noob. People here are always happy to help others who are new to the Harley scene...

[digga25]

PROBLEM
The problem is that bore for that lifter is to tight.  It was tight pulling the bad lifter out...had to use Vise grips to pull the lifter out but just assumed it was because the bad lifter had deformed..but I put one of the good ones in that hole and it won't even slide in there. 


Guppy I think that they make an oversized lifter as well as the standard size,You must have gotten the oversized one.

[guppytrash]

Guppy I think that they make an oversized lifter as well as the standard size,You must have gotten the oversized one.

No the lifters were right and all is installed and working better than ever.  The problem was the lifter from the picture with the seized roller had some deformities that I did not know or see before pulling it out.  When I pulled it out it scar'd the bore just enough that none of the old or new lifters would fit.
The solution was to use the finest emery cloth I could find and polish out the scratch in the bore.  I am loving it right now.  Running better than ever with the TW7's in there.

[Eagle Eye]

On my to do list for sure! 

[Z10]

Great thread and timely reading given my situation. Going to protwin.com right now to look into Black Ops lifters. Wonder if I'm going to find a flat roller when I pull my lifters out?