Hi Jere,

Sounds like you are getting there.  I concur with John that those pushrods
need to be properly seated.  I used a screwdriver and lifted each one into
position at its base just to make sure.  Also, when I tried the "touch then
2 turns" initial adjustment method, my valves were too tight.  I took Boston
Bob's advice and set the lash at 0 for a while, and then when I did my final
adjustment, I made contact and added 1 turn, not 2.  That was 19,000 miles
back and still running strong.

Regarding the rough running, I made the mistake, initially, of mixing up the
plug wires on the right (passenger) side.  It's easy to do, because the way
they hook up is counterintuitive, i.e. they need to physically cross.  On
one occasion, I also forgot to plug in the AFM, and that won't do either.

Good luck and keep at it.  There are a bunch of us out here working right
along with you (in spirit, at least).

Warren Lail

88 Westy "Billy Bones"