Buell P3 2003 Service Manual page 190

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PUSH ROD COVER INSTALLATION
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Figure 3-64. Push Rod Location
NOTE
Push rod cover must be installed prior to installing cylinder
head.
1. See Figure 3-64. Install push rod cover.
a. Install new o-rings (2) on top of each push rod cover
(3).
b. Install new push rod cover gasket (5) onto bottom of
each push rod cover.
c. Install push rod cover assembly and start the four
fasteners (4) securing bottom of cover to crankcase.
d. Tighten fasteners to 30-40 in lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm).
2. See Table 3-23. Identify push rod color coding, length
and respective push rod positions in engine. Place intake
and exhaust push rods onto seat at top of tappet.
Table 3-23. Push Rod Selection
COLOR
POSITION
CODES
Exhaust 1 Band-
Black
Intake 1 Band-
Orange
CAUTION
After head has been installed do not turn engine over
until both push rods can be turned with fingers. Other-
wise, damage to push rods or rocker arms may result.
3-36 2003 Buell P3: Engine
LENGTH PART NO.
10.969 in.
17985-00Y
(278.613 mm)
10.915 in.
17984-00Y
(277.241 mm)
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1. Push rod (2)
2. O-ring (2)
3. Push rod cover
4. Screws (4)
5. Push rod cover gasket
Figure 3-65. Push Rods and Push Rod Cover Assembly
1
2
3
4
5