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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 Table 3-8.
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 TORQUE
Bolt with
washer (12)
5/16-18 X 2-3/4
18-22 ft-lbs
(24-30 Nm)
Bolt with
washer (13)
5/16-18 X 2-1/2
Screw with
washer (14)
1/4-20 X 1-1/2
135-155 in-lbs
(15-18 Nm)
Bolt with
washer (15)
1/4-20 X 1-1/4
11-13 ft-lbs
(15-18 Nm)
Figure 3-65. Rocker Arm Cover Gaskets
Figure 3-66. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
1. Crankcase Breather
2. Grommet
3. Screw (4)
4. Gasket
5. Rocker Cover (top)
6. Bolt (3)
7. Washer (3)
8. Bolt w/washer (2)
9. Rocker Cover (lower)
10. Gasket (valve side)
11. Gasket (push rod side)
12. Washer (4)
13. Bolt (2)
14. Gasket (lower)
15. Washer (4)
16. Bolt (2)
17. Gasket (inner)
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9
10
11
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