Installing Engine - Arctic Cat 1987 AFS El Tigre Service Manual

• CAUTION •
When submerging the engine to test for air leaks,
the COl unit should be removed to avoid damage.
II NOTE: A pressure tester can be made by
drilling out an old spark plug and brazing a
fitting to it; then install a tee (with a gauge), valve,
and a valve stem. When using this type of
pressure tester, the impulse fitting must be plug·
ged and the pressure tester must be installed in
one of the spark plug holes.
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Installing Engine
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NOTE: Except for step 14, procedures desig·
nated "A" are for the Cougar and Cheetah
F/C; procedures designated "8" are for the EI
Tigre, Pantera, and Cheetah L1C. On step 14, pro·
cedure "A" i s for the Cougar, Cheetah FIC, and
Pantera.
1. Place the plate assembly into position on the
engine and secure with four bolts and lock
nuts. Tighten to 7.6 kg·m (55 ft·lb).
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2. Place the engine w/plate assembly into posi·
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tion in the engine compartment and secure
the engine support to the front end with two
cap·lock screws making sure the female
mounts and cup washers are properly posi·
tioned. Tighten to 2.8-3.5 kg-m (20-25 ft- Ib) .
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3. Secure the rear of the engine plate to the front
end with two cap-lock screws making sure the
female mounts and cup washerS are properly
positioned. Tighten to 2.8-3.5 kg-m (20-25 ft-Ib) .
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NOTE: Connect the hood cable.
4. B. Place the temperature-gauge sender into
position on the thermostat housing, app ly
a thread sealant to the threads of the
sender, and tighten securery.
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