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14. See Figure 3-29. Install new gaskets (8, 9) with the bead
facing up. Place lower rocker box assembly (with rocker
arms and shafts) into position. Place push rods in rocker
arm sockets.
CAUTION
Do not turn engine over until both push rods can be
turned with fingers. Otherwise, damage to push rods or
rocker arms may result.
15. See Figure 3-30. Install fasteners (12, 13, 14 and 15).
Slowly snug all fasteners in small increments (one turn at
a time). Use a cross pattern on the four large bolts (12,
13) that fasten the lower rocker box to head. This will
bleed the lifters. Fastener sizes are listed in
a. Tighten bolts (12, 13) to 18-22 ft-lbs (24-30 Nm).
b. Tighten bolts (15) to 10-14 ft-lbs (14-19 Nm).
c. Tighten screws (14) to 130-150 in-lbs (14-19 Nm).
Table 3-6. Lower Rocker Box Hardware
ITEM SIZE
Bolt with
5/16-18 X 2-3/4
washer (12)
Bolt with
5/16-18 X 2-1/2
washer (13)
Screw with
1/4-20 X 1-1/2
washer (14)
Bolt with
1/4-20 X 1-1/4
washer (15)
NOTES
Tubular frame prohibits direct access to bolt (12) on right rear
cylinder. Use TORQUE ADAPTOR (SNAP-ON Part No.
FRDH 181) and TORQUE COMPUTER (SNAP-ON Part No.
SS-306G) to correctly assemble.
16. See Figure 3-29. Install middle and upper rocker covers.
a. Place a new gasket (7) on lower rocker box assem-
bly.
b. Install middle rocker cover (5) with umbrella valve
next to intake manifold.
c. Place a new gasket (6) on middle rocker cover.
d. Install upper rocker cover (4) using screws with
washers (1) and new fiber seals (2). Tighten screws
to 10-14 ft-lbs (14-19 Nm).
17. Install the other cylinder using the same procedure.
3-22
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Table 3-6.
TORQUE
15-19 ft-lbs
b0506x3x
(20-26 Nm)
130-150 in-lbs
(15-17 Nm)
6616
10-14 ft-lbs
(14-19 Nm)
Screws with Washers (4)
Fiber Seal (4)
Umbrella Valve (2)
Upper Rocker Cover
Middle Rocker Cover
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
Gasket
4
3
5
8 9
Figure 3-29. Rocker Arm Cover Gaskets
12
15
15
12
Figure 3-30. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
(Same Numbers as
1
2
6
7
14
13
13
15
14
Figure 3-6.)
2002 Buell X1: Engine