2007 Buell Lightning: Engine 3-37
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29. See Figure 3-49. Install oil cooler oil feed line first at oil
pump and tighten to 22-24 ft-lbs (29.8-32.5 Nm). Lightly
coat the threads of the oil cooler fitting with clean H-D
20W50 engine oil. Wipe off any excess oil. Tighten feed
oil line to 19-21 ft-lbs (25.8-28.5 Nm) at oil cooler making
sure to center the oil line between the oil sending switch
and the return oil line fitting on the crankcase.
NOTES
● When installing the oil cooler return oil line it is neces-
sary to install the end at the crankcase first.
● See Figure 3-49. The orientation of the oil cooler return
oil line where it enters the crankcase should be at
approximately 6 o’clock to allow for proper alignment and
clearance of other components on the vehicle.
30. Install the oil cooler return oil line at crankcase and
tighten to 15-17 ft-lbs (20.3-23 Nm). Lightly coat the
threads of the oil cooler fitting with clean H-D 20W50
engine oil. Wipe off any excess oil. Tighten return oil line
to 19-21 ft-lbs (25.8-28.5 Nm) at oil cooler.
31. Install oil cooler line clamp. Tighten fastener to 12-36 in-
lbs (1-4 Nm).
32. Verify that the clutch cable and feed line have 1/8-1/4 in.
(3.175-6.35 mm) clearance.
Figure 3-48. Oil Cooler Oil Lines
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1. Oil cooler feed oil line front oil pump.
2. Oil cooler return oil line to crankcase
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Figure 3-49. Oil Cooler Feed and Return Oil Lines Location and Orientation
Oil cooler feed line
should be centered
after line is torqued.
Orientation of return line
should be approximately
6 o’clock
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