marring inside rocker covers

 
My turn to buy a round.

I spent yesterday taking off the rocker covers, which is quite an
adventure if you've never done it.  I don't know why the manual
recommends a sawed-off allen wrench when a box-end is a lot more
effective.

I see definite marring on the inside of the rocker covers.  I realize
now that I should have asked the shop to see if the cams are stock
when they replaced the tensioner assembly.  I just assumed so because
the rest of the bike was stock except for the SE mufflers.

Has anyone heard of stock lifters clattering against the rocker
covers?  Is it a tolerance thing?  It would explain why (reportedly)
some TC88's are noisier than others.

I'm thinking I want to grind around the marred areas and provide a
little more room.  If there is a reason why I should not do this,
please let me know.  If you know of someone who has done this and
provided photos, also please let me know.  Thanks.


    Ron
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The manual is probably assuming the type of bolts those used to be
(which didn't have flats for a box-end):

http://www.xidos.ca/Portals/0/Top%20End%20Rebuild/pics/HarleyRepair0013.JPG

And, if it helps, I have a Web page from when I was doing the top-end
(of an Evo) at:

http://www.xidos.ca/Technical/RepairitYourself/EvolutionTopEndRebuild/tabid=
/98/Default.aspx
http://www.xidos.ca/Technical/RepairitYourself/EvolutionTopEndRebuildMiscel=
laneous/tabid/99/Default.aspx