Push Rod Cover - Buell P3 2003 Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 3-101. Rotate engine so that both lifters will
be installed on the base circle of the cam.
2. Apply a liberal amount of engine oil to each lifter assem-
bly (especially the roller needles) for smooth initial opera-
tion.
1. Base circle (lowest position)
2. Cam lobe (maximum lift)
Figure 3-101. Base Circle
3. See Figure 3-102. Insert lifter into bore in crankcase.
Rotate lifter so that flats at upper end of lifter face the
front and rear of the engine. If the lifter is installed incor-
rectly, anti-rotation screws cannot be inserted.
4. Secure lifters in place.
a. Install anti-rotation screws with washers in the holes
in lifter block.
b. Tighten anti-rotation screws to 55-65 in-lbs (6-7
Nm).
5. Install push rod cover.
a. Slide new gasket cover over bottom of push rod
cover.
b. Position push rod cover onto crankcase.
c. Install screws through holes in push rod cover into
tapped holes in crankcase. Tighten screws evenly to
30-40 in-lbs (3-5 Nm).
d. Place new o-rings on top of push rod cover.
6. Install push rods, cylinder head, lower and upper rocker
covers. See 3.5 CYLINDER
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1. Push rod (exhaust)
2. O-ring
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Push rod cover

4. Screws (4)
5. Push rod cover
6. Push rod cover gasket
7. Hydraulic lifter (tappet)
8. Anti- rotation screw
Figure 3-102. Valve Lifter Service
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