Installation - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Installation
Note:
• Connecting rod bolts and nuts are treated with
an anti-rust solution, which must not be
removed.
1.
Clean the connecting rod with high flash-point
solvent.
2. Select new big end bearings (see page 5-14).
3. Fit the selected big end shells to the connecting rods
and big end caps.
4. Fit the piston and connecting rod assemblies into the
liners (see page 5-19).
5. Thoroughly clean the liner removing all traces of old
silicone sealer.
6. Remove all traces of sealer from the crankcase bores.
Z Apply a thin bead of silicone sealer (at the factory,
Three Bond TB
1215J
is used) to the liner to crankcase
mating face.
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1. Liner
2. Sealer area
Crankshaft
8. Fit the liner into the crankcase ensuring that the
arrow on the piston faces to the right hand side of
the engine/bike (the same side as the exhaust
headers).
1. Piston
2. Arrow (right hand (exhaust) side)
Note:
• Ensure that the piston/liner/connecting rod
assemblies align correctly with the crankpins
during assembly into the crankcase.
1.
Crankpin
2. Big end
Always renew the big end bolts. The bolts are torqued
near to their yield point when first installed and are
severely weakened if re-used. Re-using the original bolts
may cause bolt breakage resulting in engine damage,
loss of motorcycle control and an accident.
SelVice Manual- Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring
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