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INSTALLATION
If only cylinder head work was needed, reinstall cylinder head
following these instructions. If further repair is required, see
3.6 CYLINDER AND PISTON.
1. See Figure 3-10. Coat mating surfaces of cylinder studs
(12) and head screws (1, 2) with parts cleaning solution.
2. Scrape old oil and any carbon deposits from threads by
using a back-and-forth motion, threading each head
screw onto its mating cylinder stud.
3. Remove head screws from studs. Wipe or blow dry
thread surfaces.
4. Apply oil to stud threads and to the underside of the
head screw shoulder.
CAUTION
Only oil film must remain on the head screw surfaces.
Too much oil will pool in the head screw sleeve. Pooled
oil may prevent proper torque application and full thread
engagement.
5. Blow or wipe off excess oil from head screws.
6. Thoroughly clean and dry the gasket surfaces of cylinder
(19) and cylinder head (18).
7. Install a new O-ring (14) on each dowel (15).
NOTE
O-rings (14) help to properly position the head gasket (4). O-
rings must be installed before the head gasket.
8. Install a new head gasket (4) to cylinder.
9. Carefully lower cylinder head over studs and position on
dowels. Use great care so as not to disturb head gasket.
CAUTION
The procedure for tightening the head screws is critical
to proper distribution of pressure over gasket area. It
prevents gasket leaks, stud failure, and head and cylin-
der distortion.
10. See Figure 3-8. For each cylinder head, start with screw
numbered one, as shown. In increasing numerical
sequence (i.e. – 1, 2, 3 and 4):
a. Tighten each screw to 8-10 ft-lbs (11-14 Nm).
b. Tighten each screw to 13-15 ft-lbs (18-20 Nm).
c. Loosen all screws.
11. After screws are loosened from initial torque, tighten
head screws in three stages. Tighten fasteners in
increasing numerical sequence (i.e. – 1, 2, 3 and 4).
a. Tighten each screw to 8-10 ft-lbs (11-14 Nm).
b. Tighten each screw to 13-15 ft-lbs (18-20 Nm).
c. See Figure 3-27.
screw shoulder with a line as shown (View A).
Tighten each screw a 1/4-turn (85°-90°) (View B).
2002 Buell X1: Engine
Mark cylinder head and head
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View
A
Tighten head screws 1/4-turn in
the third stage of installation
Figure 3-27. Tightening Head Screws
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1
2
1. Intake Push Rods (2)
2. Exhaust Push Rods (2)
Figure 3-28. Push Rod Locations
(Shown on Assembled Engine)
Table 3-5. Push Rod Selection
COLOR
POSITION
CODE
Exhaust
3 Band-Pink
(front & rear)
Intake
1 Band-Brown
(front & rear)
12. Install lifters and push rod covers. See
LIFTERS.
13. See Figure 3-28. Identify push rod color coding, length
and respective push rod positions in engine. See
3-5. Place intake and exhaust push rods onto seat at top
of lifter.
View
B
1
2
PART
LENGTH
NUMBER
10.800 in.
17904-89
(274.320 mm)
10.746 in.
17897-89
(272.948 mm)
3.15 HYDRAULIC
Table
3-21