Buell 2005 P3 Service Manual page 223

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Position ring end gaps at arrows
Front
Piston
Pin
Rear
Figure 3-87. Ring End Gap Position
5. See Figure 3-87. Make sure the piston ring end gaps are
properly positioned as shown.
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Figure 3-88. Piston Support Plate (Part No. HD-42322)
6. See Figure 3-88. Turn engine until piston is resting on top
of PISTON SUPPORT PLATE (Part No. HD-42322) top
dead center.
7. Lubricate cylinder wall, piston, pin and rod bushing with
engine oil.
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Figure 3-89. Compressing Piston Rings Using Piston
Ring Compressor (Part No. HD-96333-51C)
8. See Figure 3-89. Compress the piston rings using PIS-
TON RING COMPRESSOR (Part No. HD-96333-51C).
9. Remove protective sleeves from cylinder studs. Install a
new cylinder base gasket. Make sure the piston does not
bump the studs or crankcase.
10. Install cylinder over piston.
11. Remove PISTON RING COMPRESSOR.
12. Assemble cylinder head. See
13. Install cylinder head. See
3.5 CYLINDER HEAD.
3.5 CYLINDER HEAD.
2005 Buell P3: Engine 3-49