Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 288

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PUSH ROD COVER INSTALLATION
NOTE
Push rod covers must be installed prior to installing cylinder
heads.
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Figure 3-79. Push Rod Locations
NOTE
Before installing o-rings on the top of each pushrod cover be
sure to apply a small amount of clean engine oil to each o-
ring.
1. See Figure 3-80. Install push rod covers.
a. Install new o-rings (2) on top of each push rod cover
(3).
b. Install new push rod cover gasket (5) onto bottom of
each push rod cover.
c. Install each push rod cover assembly and start the
fasteners (4) securing the bottom of each cover to
the crankcase.
d. Tighten fasteners to 30-40 in--lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm).
2. See Table 3-20. Identify push rod color coding, length
and respective push rod positions in engine. Place intake
and exhaust push rods onto seat at top of tappet.
Table 3-20. Push Rod Selection
COLOR
POSITION
CODES
Exhaust 1 Band-Pink
Intake 1 Band-Orange
NOTE
After head(s) have been installed do not turn engine over until
both push rods can be turned with fingers. Otherwise, dam-
age to push rods or rocker arms may result.
LENGTH PART NO.
10.780 in.
17908-02
(274.320 mm)
10.726 in.
17909-02
(271.948 mm)
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1. Push rod (2)
2. O-ring (2)
3. Push rod cover
4. Screws (4)
5. Push rod cover gasket
Figure 3-80. Push Rods and Push Rod Cover Assembly
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