Buell 2002 P3 Service Manual page 181

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14. See Figure 3-65. Install new gaskets with the bead fac-
ing up. Place lower rocker box assembly (with rocker
arms and shafts into position). Place push rods in rocker
arm sockets.
CAUTION
Do not turn engine over until both push rods can be
turned with fingers. Otherwise, damage to push rods or
rocker arms may result.
15. See Figure 3-66. Install fasteners. Slowly snug all fasten-
ers in small increments (one turn at a time). Use a cross
pattern on the four large bolts) that fasten the lower
rocker box to head. This will bleed the tappets. Fastener
sizes and torque specifications are listed in
a. Tighten bolts to 18-22 ft-lbs (24-30 Nm).
b. Tighten bolts to 11-13 ft-lbs (15-18 Nm).
c. Tighten bolts to 135-155 in-lbs (15-18 Nm).
16. See Figure 3-65. Install upper rocker covers.
a. Place a new inner gasket on lower rocker box
assembly.
b. Place a new lower gasket on lower rocker cover.
c. Install upper rocker cover using screws with wash-
ers and new fiber seals. Tighten screws to 10-14 ft-
lbs (13.6-9 Nm).
Table 3-8. Lower Rocker Box Hardware
ITEM SIZE
Bolt with
5/16-18 X 2-3/4
washer (12)
Bolt with
5/16-18 X 2-1/2
washer (13)
Screw with
1/4-20 X 1-1/2
washer (14)
Bolt with
1/4-20 X 1-1/4
washer (15)
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Table 3-8.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
TORQUE
10. Gasket (valve side)
11. Gasket (push rod side)
12. Washer (4)
13. Bolt (2)
18-22 ft-lbs
14. Gasket (lower)
(24-30 Nm)
15. Washer (4)
16. Bolt (2)
17. Gasket (inner)
135-155 in-lbs
(15-18 Nm)
11-13 ft-lbs
(15-18 Nm)
6616
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
Crankcase Breather
Grommet
Screw (4)
Gasket
Rocker Cover (top)
Bolt (3)
Washer (3)
Bolt w/washer (2)
Rocker Cover (lower)
Figure 3-65. Rocker Arm Cover Gaskets
12
15
15
12
Figure 3-66. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
13
13
15
14