Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 291

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NOTE
Turn engine over so that both lifters from the rocker box to be
installed are on the base circle of the cam (the lowest posi-
tion).
9. See Figure 3-84. Install new gaskets. Place lower rocker
box assembly (with rocker arms and shafts) into position.
Place push rods in rocker arm sockets.
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1
2
1
2
Figure 3-84. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
10. See Figure 3-84. Install hardware attaching lower rocker
cover to cylinder head in the following order. After loosely
installing all fasteners, use a cross pattern on the four
large bolts that fasten the lower rocker box to head to
tighten and then torque to specifications. This will bleed
the tappets. Finish tightening remaining fasteners. Fas-
tener sequences, sizes and torque specifications are
listed in Table 3-21.
a. Tighten bolts (1) to 18-22 ft-lbs (24-30 Nm).
b. Tighten bolts (2) to 135-155 in-lbs (15-17.5 Nm).
c. Tighten screws (3) to 135-155 in-lbs (15-17.5 Nm).
NOTE
Do not stretch gaskets while installing; position gaskets in
cover and use top rocker cover to press gaskets into position.
11. See Figure 3-83. Install upper rocker covers.
a. Place a new inner gaskets on lower rocker box
assemblies.
b. Place a new lower gaskets on lower rocker cover.
c. Install upper rocker cover using screws with washers
and new fiber seals. Tighten screws to 120-168 in-
lbs (13.6-18.9 Nm).
3-60 2007 Buell Firebolt: Engine
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Table 3-21. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
No. ITEM
1 Bolt w/washer
5/16-18 X 2-1/2
2 Bolt w/washer
1/4-20 X 1-1/4
3 Screw w/washer
1/4-20 X 1-1/2
SIZE TORQUE
18-22 ft-lbs
(24-30 Nm)
135-155 in-lbs
(15-17.5 Nm)
135-155 in-lbs
(15-18 Nm)