Push Rod Cover Installation - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

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Figure 3-62. Valve Seal and Lower Collar Assembly (Seal
and Lower Collar Replaced as Assembly Only)
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Figure 3-63. Valve Seal and Lower Collar Assembly
Installation
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Figure 3-64. Valve Spring Compressor

PUSH ROD COVER INSTALLATION

1. See Figure 3-66. Install push rod covers.
a. Install new o-rings (2) on top of each push rod cover
(3).
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.
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).
NOTE
If installing original parts, be sure to install them in their original
locations.
2. Refer to Table 3-19. Identify push rod color coding, length
and respective push rod positions in engine. Dip both ends
of push rods in clean engine oil. Place intake and exhaust
push rods onto seat at top of tappet.
NOTE
After head(s) have been installed do not turn engine over until
both push rods can be turned with fingers. Otherwise, damage
to push rods or rocker arms may result.
Table 3-19. Push Rod Selection
POSITION COLOR
CODES
Exhaust 1 Band 10.780 in. (274.320
Pink
Intake 1 Band 10.726 in. (271.948
Orange
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Figure 3-65. Push Rod Locations
NOTE
LENGTH PART NO.
17908-02
mm)
17909-02
mm)
2008 XB Service: Engine 3-45