Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual page 319

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INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 3-124. Rotate engine so that both lifters from
the cylinder 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.
3. See Figure 3-125. 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).
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.
5. See Figure 3-125. Install push rod cover.
a. Place new push rod cover gasket over bottom of
pushrod 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 3.6 CYLINDER
7. Repeat process for remaining cylinder head.
3-88 2007 Buell Firebolt: Engine
HEAD.
1. Base circle (lowest position)
2. Cam lobe (maximum lift)
Figure 3-124. Base Circle
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1. Pushrod (exhaust)
2. O-ring
3. Pushrod cover
4. Screws (4)
5. Pushrod cover
6. Pushrod cover gasket
7. Hydraulic lifter (tappet)
8. Anti- rotation screw
Figure 3-125. Valve Lifter Service
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