Thanks for the great advice TQ.
It was also mentioned that I would need the oil pump alignment tool. Is this true?
Porter,
I have Just Installed SE255 cams. I used the bolt cutter (i have a Big 24") carefully WHILE valve is CLOSED , using 5 gear with plugs out to turn over engine.,,, Lifting the chrome bottom cover up and snip the solid tube. Careful so you don't mar the chrome.. I usually cover tool with a shop cloth when in place and Have Not had a problem on the several bikes that I have done this way..
I bought the Better SEagle Tapered adjustable pushrods and Was Very Impressed with the Quality Now... NOT like the Old Ones HD Used to make..
Just thought to add above as a special note.
As far as Question on "special tools to align the oil pump", Other than 2 long full shoulder bolts to hold pump in position,(#3/4), I use the method in the "big book" about putting in 5 gear, spark Plugs out and turning engine forward,,, rotating engine While snugging bolt#1 and 2 then I replace long shoulder bolts ##3/4 with the regular bolts (this not in book about the 2 bolts I use) snug and torque All 4 to proper specks....
Never had a problem with Miss-aligned oil pump using this above suggested method..
signed....BUBBIE