ROCKER BOX 117 S&S

[saturn1213]

I have a 2004 ridgeback and have oil leaking out of my push rod tubes, from what I have read in my S&S manual I have to remove the rocker boxes,
1. has any body had any clearance problems getting the rocker boxes off a ridgeback?
2nd question, ive read that Cometic is the way to go, can any body get me part #s for that or advice where is a good place to buy them,
3rd question, do the pushrod orings usually come with the kit?
thanks very much

 

[firedog19]

you could get quickie pushrods from s&s and you would not have to remove the rocker boxes

 

[saturn1213]

if I don't have quickee pushrods how would I get the old ones out?

 

[saturn1213]

has anybody did this job on a ridgeback? anybody?

 

[mcgroom]

if I don't have quickee pushrods how would I get the old ones out?

Bolt cutters.

Gasket set is cheaper than the quickee pushrods.

Leaving for vacation (Hilton Head) tomorrow the (6th) so I won't have any time to work on it for a few days but if you are still in need of gaskets, give me a few days to get settled in, i.e. open a beer, and shoot me a PM. I am a Cometic dealer and can help you out. Just need a little time to make it to my destination.

 

[mcgroom]

has anybody did this job on a ridgeback? anybody?

I can help you out with the S&S Service Manual and Pushrods (if you decide to swap them out) as well. If you don't have one, it is very handy.

:2thumbs:

 

[john sachs]

has anybody did this job on a ridgeback? anybody?

You ONLY need to remove the rocker box cover and saddle with rocker arms. No big deal. :up:
John

 

[BBChopper]

You ONLY need to remove the rocker box cover and saddle with rocker arms. No big deal. :up:
John

That's what I thought, 117 should have collapsible tubes...

 

[saturn1213]

I have the S&S manual, and I yes the tubes do collapse, just wanted to see if anybody has had clearance problems with the back cover coming off, thanks for the info so far!

 

[BBChopper]

I have the S&S manual, and I yes the tubes do collapse, just wanted to see if anybody has had clearance problems with the back cover coming off, thanks for the info so far!

The rear one on my Chopper is tight but doable,

 

[saturn1213]

Thanks everybody for the info

 

[boomer4444]

i had to cut down a allen wrench to about 1/8th on the elbow to start the bolt under the frame,, also cut about a 1/4 off the other end and used a small plyers to turn it,,tape up frame and rocker boxs or you WILL scrath em

 

[francoblay1]

i had to cut down a allen wrench to about 1/8th on the elbow to start the bolt under the frame,, also cut about a 1/4 off the other end and used a small plyers to turn it,,tape up frame and rocker boxs or you WILL scrath em

X2, been there and have done that!