Buell X1 2002 Service Manual page 196

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INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 3-60. Rotate engine so that both lifters, from
the cylinder being serviced, will be installed on the base
circle (1) of the cam.
Base Circle
(lowest position)
Figure 3-60. Base Circle
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 3-61. Insert lifter (3) into bore in crankcase
(1) with lifter oil hole facing towards the oil trough. Rotate
lifter so that flats at upper end of lifter faces the front and
rear of the engine. If the lifter is installed incorrectly, anti-
rotation screws (2) cannot be inserted.
4. Secure lifters in place.
a. Insert anti-rotation screws with washers (2) in the
threaded holes in crankcase.
b. Tighten anti-rotation screws to 55-65 in-lbs (6-
7 Nm)
5. Install push rod covers.
a. Slide new seal (5) and retainer (6) over top of push
rod cover (4).
b. Position new O-ring (7) at top of push rod cover.
c. Hold cover at an angle and insert top through hole in
cylinder head. Push up on cover while aligning bot-
tom of cover with lifter bore in crankcase.
d. Lower retainer (6) with seal (5) onto crankcase,
aligning locating pin (11) with hole in retainer.
e. Insert screw (8) with washer (10) through hole in
retainer (6). Thread screw (8) into tapped hole in
crankcase. Tighten screw to 15-18 ft-lbs (20-24
Nm).
6. Install push rods and rocker covers. See
HEAD.
3-42
b0509a3x
Cam Lobe
(maximum lift)
3.5 CYLINDER
b0134a3x
4
3
1
2
1. Right Crankcase Half
2. Anti-Rotation Screws with Washers (2)
3. Hydraulic Lifter (2)
4. Push Rod Cover (2)
5. Seal (2)
6. Retainer (2)
7. O-Ring (2)
8. Screw (2)
9. Push Rod (2)
10. Washer (2)
11. Locating Pin (2)
Figure 3-61. Hydraulic Lifter Service
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10
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2002 Buell X1: Engine