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TOOLS
Tappet Tool
Sifton Tappet Roller 
Installation Tool
 positions 
and holds roller and tappet 
for removal and reassembly 
for all Big Twins including 
Evolution. Instructions are 
included. Punch and drill not 
supplied.
VT No. 16-0874
Pushrod Cover Compressor Tool pushes against 
top rocker box to allow one hand operation. Use on 
1936-98 Big Twin and 1957-03 XL.
VT No. 16-1052
Sifton Tappet Guide/Oil Pump Installation Tool. 
Use to align tappet guide to engine case on all 
Evolution 1340 Big Twins and also aligns oil pump on 
Twin Cam Big Twins. Also available in width ¼ x 24 
threads for after market crankcase sets. Sold in pairs. 
VT No. 
Fits
16-0998  Evolution Tappet Guide/TC Oil Pump
16-0977  ¼” x 24
Sifton Magnetic Tappet 
Lifter
 holds tappets up 
while changing cam on 
all Evolution or Twin Cam 
engines. 
VT No. 16-1035
Tappet Guide Puller Tool for 1957-
85 Sportster, replaces 95724-57.
VT No. 16-0157
16-1035
Sifton Pushrod 
Cover 
Compressor Tool
 
allows removal and 
installation of push-
rod clip. Use on 
1936-98 Big Twins 
and 1957-03 XL.
VT No. 16-1728
16-1052
Pushrod Cover Removal 
Tool 
fits Twin Cam.
VT No.  
Brand
16-1024 
VT
16-0384 
Jims
Jims Twin Cam Oversize Reamer. Designed to 
ream the case to fit a +.010 oversize Twin Cam tap-
pet. Includes reamer and two flex hones. Tappet sold 
separate. 
VT No. 
Item 
16-2789 Tool
16-1811 Tappet
16-0993
Jims Tappet Test Stand Adapter 
for 1984-98 Twins. 
Note: Adapter 
for use with tester on Evolution 
Style tappets that bleed down.
VT No. 16-1863
Jims Tappet Adjuster Hand Tool 
verifies proper adjustment on most 
hydraulic tappets for Evo and Twin 
Cam models. 
VT No. 16-1886
Jims Tappet Position Holding Tool for all 1991-17 
Twin Cam and 2000-up XL engines. This tool allows 
the tappets and anti-rotation pins to be safely and 
accurately stored for proper re-installation. Tappet 
locations are clearly referenced on the tool, which 
also serves to protect the tappets from damage when 
removed from engine. 
VT No. 16-1031
Sifton Pushrod Adjustment Gauge for use on Big 
Twins 1953-84 with hydraulic lifter. Replaces 91438-
79. Complete with instructions.
VT No. 16-0993
16-0874
16-1728
16-1024
16-0875
Tappet Screen Plug Removal Tool use on 
all Big Twins 1936-98. 
VT No. 16-0875
Acu-Time Device locks advance mechanism on all 
1970-78 models for accurate static timing. Includes 
instructions.
VT No. 16-0161
Spark Plug Indexer fits 14mm plugs 
allows electrode to be placed in proper 
position.
VT No.  Item
16-0623
 Tool
16-0676 Index Washer 30 Assorted
Clear Timing Plugs available long optically clear type 
or short standard version with or without the internal 
hex.
VT No. 
Type 
U/M
16-1731 Long 
Each
16-0829 Hex 
Each
16-0099  Hex 
10 pack
16-0160 Standard Each
Timing
Flywheel Locking Tool screws into 
timing hole and allows holding of the 
crank for top dead center. It has a 
hollow center to allow view of timing 
mark.
VT No. 16-1851
TDC Indicator is a 14mm tool that locates top dead 
center of piston with heads on engine, when degree-
ing camshaft.
VT No. 16-0047
Spark Plug Firing 
Indicator.
 Captive type 
spark plug firing indica-
tor. No need to puncture 
cable. Reads flashes from 
neon bulb to indicate plug 
firing.
VT No. 16-0624
16-0161
Timer Device bolts inside primary 
cover on 1970-98 Big Twin models. 
After installation, only inspection 
oval of outer primary has to be 
removed for accurate timing.
VT No. 16-1736
7502-2
Clean Time pushes into timing hole 
and wipes flywheel clean for strobe 
timing.
VT No. 16-0715
7500-2
Oversize Plugs with Tap. Kit includes a tap and a 
chrome dome head plug. 
VT No. 
Type 
Includes 
7502-2 
Engine Drain 
Plug and Tap 
7503-1 
Engine Drain 
Oversize Plug 
7500-2 
Timing 
Tap and Plug, Acorn 
7501-1 
Timing 
Acorn Plug, O.S. 
9407-1 
Timing 
Tap only
Timing Tools
.
Screw into timing axle, and 
are spring loaded for a 
positive location.
VT No. 
Type
16-7443 Slot
16-7444 Point
16-7443
16-7444
Spark Tester is adjustable 
for all voltages, gauge back-
ground makes spark easy to 
see for accurate measure. 
VT No. 16-0991
16-0998
16-1731
16-0829
16-0160